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HS HEADING 2701

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal

In plain English

This category covers coal and solid fuels made from coal, including briquettes, ovoids, and similar shapes. The goods are split based on their type and form, distinguishing between raw coal and manufactured fuel products. Raw coal is further divided into anthracite, bituminous, and other varieties, with each type potentially being crushed into powder but not pressed into solid shapes. Manufactured solid fuels made from coal are listed separately from the raw coal categories.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2701.11

Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

2701.12

Coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

2701.19

Coal; (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated

2701.20

Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels; manufactured from coal

Chapter 27 classification notes

Chapter 27 dominates global trade volumes. OPEC + sanctions context (Russian crude, Iranian crude, Venezuelan crude) heavily affect tariff and clearance treatment. Personal-import not relevant for chapter 27.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Lubricant base oils vs. lubricant preparations — 2710 vs. 3403; petrochemical feedstocks vs. finished plastic resins (2710 vs. Chapter 39).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 27

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