Coal Tar Pitch Coke from China
Pitch coke derived from coal tar distillation, characterized by high carbon content and low volatility, used primarily in aluminum smelting anodes. It falls under HTS 2708.20.00.00 as pitch coke obtained from coal tar, distinct from petroleum coke. This material provides structural integrity and electrical conductivity in carbon electrodes.
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
• Verify origin certificate confirming coal tar derivation to avoid misclassification as petroleum coke
• Ensure bulk packaging complies with hazardous material shipping regs under DOT
• Test for volatile matter to confirm pitch coke specs per Chapter 27 notes