Coal Tar Creosote Oil from China
Creosote oil derived from the distillation of high temperature coal tar, containing aromatic constituents exceeding nonaromatic ones by weight. Classified under HTS 2707.91.00.00 as a creosote oil from coal tar distillation. Primarily used for wood preservation due to its preservative properties.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify aromatic content exceeds nonaromatic via lab analysis to confirm classification; obtain certificates of analysis for customs; ensure proper HAZMAT labeling as it's a flammable liquid