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.

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.

2707.40.00Same rate: 25%

If containing more than 50% naphthalene

Exceeds threshold for 'naphthalene' classification per subheading note for 2707.40.

3807.00.00.00Higher: 35.1% vs 25%

If formulated as wood preservative

Finished wood preservatives from coal tar oils classify under heading 3807.

2713.90.00Same rate: 25%

If for petroleum-derived creosote oils

Petroleum bitumen mixtures shift to 2713, excluding coal tar distillates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include coal tar processing certificates to distinguish from petroleum creosote substitutes

Test for aromatic vs nonaromatic ratio; must exceed 50% aromatics for this heading

Label clearly as industrial oil to prevent confusion with consumer products