Coal Tar Pitch for Electrode Manufacturing from China
Coal tar pitch is a high-aromatic residue from coal tar distillation, where ≥65% distills at 250°C, used in producing carbon electrodes for aluminum smelting. Its aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatics, fitting HTS 2707.50.00.00 precisely. This semi-solid material binds graphite during electrode production.
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
• Provide lab reports confirming softening point, quinoline insolubles, and distillation per ISO 3405 for classification
• Declare exact use in manufacturing to prevent misclassification as general roofing pitch
• Ensure bulk packaging complies with IMDG/49 CFR hazmat codes for flammable liquids