Aromatic Rich Coal Tar Naphtha
Coal tar naphtha, a light oil distillate from high temperature coal tar with aromatic hydrocarbons outweighing nonaromatics. HTS 2707.99.10.00 applies to this other light oil from coal tar distillation, serving as solvent or chemical intermediate.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over 50% toluene content
Subheading note defines 'toluol (toluene)' for products >50% toluene.
If meeting light oil spec from petroleum
Petroleum light oils (90% distill at 210°C) go to 2710.12 per note.
If refined to o-xylene purity
Purified xylenes classify as specific chemicals in Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct ISO-standard volatility tests to confirm 'light oil' status
• Maintain chain-of-custody docs from coal tar pyrolysis to import
• Watch for reclassification if blended with >50% specific aromatics like toluene
Related Products under HTS 2707.99.10.00
Coal Tar Light Oil
Light oil obtained from the distillation of high temperature coal tar, primarily containing aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene and toluene. It falls under HTS 2707.99.10.00 because it is a product of coal tar distillation where aromatic constituents exceed nonaromatic ones, classified as light oil. Used as a feedstock in chemical manufacturing.
Creosote Light Oil Fraction
The light oil fraction separated during creosote production from coal tar distillation, rich in aromatics like xylene and naphthalene precursors. Classified under HTS 2707.99.10.00 as a coal tar distillation product with predominant aromatic content, used in wood preservation formulations.
Coal Tar Wash Oil Light Fraction
Light fraction from coal tar wash oils used in benzene recovery, dominated by aromatic constituents. Falls under HTS 2707.99.10.00 as other light oil from high temperature coal tar distillation.
Benzolized Light Coal Tar Oil
Partially benzolized light oil from coal tar distillation, with aromatics > nonaromatics but below 50% benzene. HTS 2707.99.10.00 covers this as other light oil product.
Industrial Coal Tar Light Solvent Oil
Light solvent oil derived from coal tar distillation for industrial degreasing, featuring excess aromatic components. Classified in HTS 2707.99.10.00 as other light oil from coal tar.