Creosote Light Oil Fraction from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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