Calcined Petroleum Coke from China
Calcined petroleum coke is petroleum coke that has been thermally processed at high temperatures above 1200°C to remove volatile matter and increase carbon purity. It falls under HTS 2713.12.00.00 as calcined petroleum coke, a residue from petroleum oil refining used primarily in aluminum smelting and carbon electrode production.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain a Certificate of Analysis confirming calcination process and low volatile matter content (typically <5%) to verify classification under 2713.12
• Ensure supplier provides residue origin documentation from petroleum refining to avoid misclassification as coal products
• Check for sulfur content restrictions under environmental regulations; high-sulfur coke may require additional EPA filings