Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet
2 declarable lines
Heading 2702 covers lignite, also called brown coal, including pulverized lignite and lignite formed into briquettes or similar agglomerated shapes, but it excludes jet. It is split between non-agglomerated lignite in 2702.10 and agglomerated lignite in 2702.20, and both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Lignite lump fuel
- Pulverized lignite
- Lignite briquettes
- Agglomerated lignite ovoids
- Brown coal fuel
- Lignite for industrial burning
How to choose the right subheading
- Check that the material is lignite, not bituminous coal, peat, or petroleum coke.
- Decide whether the lignite has been agglomerated into briquettes, ovoids, or similar shapes; this selects 2702.20.
- If it is not agglomerated, use 2702.10, whether or not the lignite is pulverized.
- Confirm the product is not jet, which the heading excludes.
- Use the listed 10-digit line for the declared goods: 2702.10.00.00 for non-agglomerated and 2702.20.00.00 for agglomerated.
Often confused with
- Heading 2701Bituminous coal and coal briquettes
Heading 2701 covers coal and solid fuels made from coal, not lignite.
- Heading 2712Lignite wax
Lignite wax is a mineral wax classified in heading 2712, not as lignite fuel.
- Heading 2713Petroleum coke
Petroleum coke is a refinery residue, not lignite.
- Heading 2708Coal tar pitch
Pitch from coal tar is classified in heading 2708.
- Jet
Jet is expressly excluded from heading 2702 by the heading text.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for lignite that is not agglomerated?
Use 2702.10.00.00 for lignite, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated; its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on agglomerated lignite?
Agglomerated lignite is classified in 2702.20.00.00, and its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify lignite briquettes?
Lignite briquettes are agglomerated lignite and go in 2702.20.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free; non-agglomerated lignite goes in 2702.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.