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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2707.20.00Same rate: 25%

If over 50% toluene content

Subheading note defines 'toluol (toluene)' for products >50% toluene.

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If meeting light oil spec from petroleum

Petroleum light oils (90% distill at 210°C) go to 2710.12 per note.

2902.41.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

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