3824.99.21.00/Coal Tar Creosote for Wood Preservation/Japan

Coal Tar Creosote for Wood Preservation from Japan

Creosote is a dark, oily liquid distilled from coal tar, consisting wholly of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) naturally found in coal tar. It is used primarily as a wood preservative for railroad ties, utility poles, and marine pilings to protect against rot and insects. Classified under HTS 3824.99.21.00 because it contains 5% or more aromatic substances entirely derived from natural coal tar components.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Obtain EPA TSCA certification as creosote is regulated as a hazardous substance; provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Verify 100% coal tar origin via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification into synthetic mixtures