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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2707.10.00Same rate: 25%

If upon reaching >50% benzene

Crosses benzol threshold per subheading note.

2901.10Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If further purified aromatics

Acyclic hydrocarbons from coal tar move to Chapter 29.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide assay reports showing benzene <50% to stay out of 2707.10

• Classify based on distillation records, not end-use

• Avoid bulk petroleum blending that shifts to Chapter 27 petroleum oils