Fuel Grade Petroleum Coke from China
Fuel grade petroleum coke, not calcined, is a high-sulfur variant used directly as an industrial fuel in power plants and cement kilns. Produced from delayed coking units in refineries, it serves as a cost-effective alternative to coal. Fits HTS 2713.11.00.00 for unprocessed petroleum coke.
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
• Include calorific value and sulfur analysis in entry docs to distinguish from calcined grades
• Comply with EPA import notifications for high-sulfur fuels under clean air regulations
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for any bagged portions to prevent pest introduction