Green Petroleum Coke from China
Green petroleum coke is the raw, uncalcined residue from the thermal cracking process of heavy petroleum fractions during oil refining. It has high carbon content and is primarily used as a fuel or raw material in aluminum smelting. Classified under HTS 2713.11.00.00 as not calcined 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
• Verify sulfur content and provide refinery origin certificates to confirm classification as petroleum coke
• Ensure bulk shipping documentation complies with IMO hazardous materials regulations for flammable solids
• Avoid misclassification as coal byproducts; request lab analysis for volatile matter if disputed