Coal Tar Pitch for Electrode Manufacturing from Germany
Coal tar pitch is a residue from coal tar distillation, rich in aromatic compounds like naphthalene and anthracene naturally occurring in coal tar. It serves as a binder in producing carbon electrodes for aluminum smelting and graphite electrodes for steelmaking. Falls under HTS 3824.99.21.00 due to its exclusive composition of coal tar-derived aromatics exceeding 5% by weight.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide softening point and quinoline insoluble content certificates to confirm pitch grade and classification
• Ensure no synthetic additives; test for purity to prevent shifts to 3824.99.92