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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.

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.

2707.30.00Same rate: 25%

If containing >50% xylenes

Qualifies as 'xylol (xylenes)' under specific subheading note.

2710.99Lower: 19.5% vs 25%

If waste or residue oils from washing

Petroleum waste oils classify differently in 2710.99.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Document use in industrial washing processes to support classification

• Ensure no retail packaging that could trigger cosmetic oil rules

• Lab certify aromatic predominance to avoid 2710 petroleum mix-up