Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon
3 declarable lines
Heading 2704 covers coke and semicoke made from coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated, and retort carbon. It is split between foundry-grade coke meeting size and strength criteria, other coke and semicoke of coal, and a residual line for other goods.
Products in this heading
- Foundry coke larger than 100 mm meeting ASTM D 3038 retention criteria
- Metallurgical coke
- Coke breeze
- Semicoke of lignite
- Peat coke
- Retort carbon
- Agglomerated coke
How to choose the right subheading
- Material source: coal, lignite or peat; petroleum coke is excluded.
- Product form: coke, semicoke or retort carbon.
- For coal coke, check size and ASTM D 3038 drop shatter retention to decide between 2704.00.00.11 and 2704.00.00.25.
- Agglomeration status is part of the heading text and does not remove goods from heading 2704.
Often confused with
- Heading 2713Petroleum coke
Made from petroleum oils, not coal, lignite or peat.
- Heading 2708Pitch coke
Obtained from coal tar or other mineral tars.
- Heading 2701Raw coal
Uncarbonized coal is classified as coal, not coke.
- Heading 2702Lignite
Lignite itself is not semicoke.
- Heading 2703Peat
Peat itself is not peat coke.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for foundry coke?
Foundry coke larger than 100 mm in maximum diameter and meeting the 50% retention test is 2704.00.00.11, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on other coal coke?
Other coke and semicoke of coal is 2704.00.00.25, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify retort carbon?
Retort carbon falls in the residual line 2704.00.00.50, with 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.