HS HEADING 2708

Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HEADING

2708

CHAPTER

27 — Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation

In plain English

This category covers pitch and pitch coke that are derived from coal tar or other mineral tars. The goods are split into two groups based on their specific form. One group consists solely of pitch obtained from these sources. The other group includes pitch coke that is also obtained from coal tar or other mineral tars.

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

6-digit subheadings (2)

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

2708.10

Pitch; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

2708.20

Pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

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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