Coal Tar Pitch from China
Coal tar pitch is the heavy residue from coal tar distillation, rich in aromatics, used in aluminum smelting anodes and roofing materials. Classified under HTS 2707.99.90 as 'other' products where aromatic constituents predominate. It does not qualify for specific subheadings like 2707.10-2707.40.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide distillation process documentation proving high-temperature coal tar origin
• Test for softening point and aromatic content to distinguish from petroleum pitch
• Comply with REACH-like regulations for PAH content in industrial pitches