2707.50.00.00/Coal Tar Pitch for Electrode Manufacturing/Mexico

Coal Tar Pitch for Electrode Manufacturing from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

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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
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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