Pitch
Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars: > Pitch
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2708.10.00.00
Coal Tar Pitch
Coal tar pitch is a black, viscous residue obtained from the distillation of coal tar, classified under HTS 2708.10.00.00 as pitch derived from coal tar. It is primarily used in the production of electrodes for aluminum smelting and in roofing materials.
Graphite Electrode Pitch
Special-grade coal tar pitch used in manufacturing graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces, meeting HTS 2708.10.00.00 criteria for coal tar pitch. Its low sulfur and high carbon content make it ideal for metallurgical applications.
Roofing Coal Tar Pitch
Medium softening point coal tar pitch formulated for built-up roofing membranes, directly obtained from coal tar distillation per HTS 2708.10.00.00. It provides waterproofing and adhesion in construction applications.
Aluminum Smelting Anode Pitch
High-quality coal tar pitch with specific beta-resin content for green anode production in aluminum electrolysis, classified as pitch from coal tar under HTS 2708.10.00.00. Essential for carbon anode manufacturing.
Mineral Tar Pitch
Pitch derived from other mineral tars (non-coal sources like oil shale), meeting the broad definition in heading 2708 for HTS 2708.10.00.00. Used in specialty asphalt formulations and refractory materials.
Modified Coal Tar Pitch
Coal tar pitch that has undergone calcination or air-blowing for improved properties, still classified as pitch under HTS 2708.10.00.00 when retaining primary coal tar pitch characteristics. Applied in advanced carbon composites.
Pitch for Electrode Binders
Premium binder pitch from coal tar distillation specifically for synthetic graphite electrode production, under HTS 2708.10.00.00. Features low sulfur (<0.5%) and controlled volatility.
Industrial Waterproofing Pitch
Coal tar pitch designed for industrial waterproofing compounds and pipeline coatings, derived from coal tar per HTS 2708.10.00.00. Offers excellent chemical resistance and adhesion.
Pitch Coke Precursor
Uncalcined coal tar pitch serving as direct precursor for pitch coke production, classified under HTS 2708.10.00.00 before carbonization. Used in delayed coking processes.
Specialty Carbon Fiber Pitch
Ultra-high molecular weight coal tar pitch for mesophase carbon fiber production, meeting HTS 2708.10.00.00 as coal tar pitch. Provides high carbon yield and graphitizability.