High-Quality Needle Pitch Coke
Premium needle coke variant from coal tar pitch, featuring needle-like structure for graphite electrode manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2708.20.00.00 as coal tar-derived pitch coke. Its low coefficient of thermal expansion makes it ideal for steel production electrodes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If produced from petroleum tar instead of coal tar
Petroleum-derived needle coke is under 2713.90 as petroleum coke, based on mineral tar source.
If treated with coal tar oils during production
Impregnated or coated coal tar products shift to 3801, not pure pitch coke.
If incorporated into finished carbon shapes
Articles of carbon fiber or graphite from pitch coke go to Chapter 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify needle structure via microscopy reports for customs verification
• Ship in nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation
• Watch for ITC rulings on needle vs. sponge coke distinctions
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