Coal Tar Pitch from Germany
A residue from the distillation of coal tar, primarily used in the production of electrodes for aluminum smelting and roofing materials. It falls under HTS 2706.00.00.00 as a partially distilled tar derived from coal, meeting the chapter's definition of coal tar products whether dehydrated or not.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify volatile content and distillation process documentation to confirm classification under coal tar; ensure supplier certificates match HTS specs to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: confusing with petroleum pitches which fall under Chapter 27 heading 2713