Heavy Coal Tar Oil from Mexico
Heavy coal tar oil is the higher boiling fraction from coal tar distillation used in road tars and electrode binders, with aromatics dominating. HTS 2707.99.90 covers this as unspecified coal tar product beyond light oil subheadings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Distillation curve (ASTM D86) documentation proves high-boiling coal tar origin
• Check flash point >60°C for proper IMDG Class 3 hazardous declaration
• Avoid bulk petroleum oil confusion with specific gravity certificates