Coal Tar Naphthalene Pellets from China
Pelletized naphthalene from high temperature coal tar distillation with >50% naphthalene content, for dye intermediate production. Meets HTS 2707.40.00.00 criteria as aromatic-dominant coal tar product per subheading notes. Used in textile dyeing industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Submit manufacturer's spec sheet detailing volatile matter and calorific value to affirm coal tar source
• Watch for contamination claims; test for non-aromatic impurities below 50%
• Use NAICS code 325199 for chemical prep to streamline entry processing