2706.00.00.00
Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
Classification path
- Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- Free
- Unit of quantity
- liters
About heading 2706
Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
Heading 2706 covers mineral tars produced by distilling coal, lignite or peat, plus other mineral tars. It has a single declarable line, 2706.00.00.00, and the products can be dehydrated, partially distilled or reconstituted. The general (MFN) duty rate for this line is Free.
Full guide to heading 2706Products in this heading
- Coal tar from a coke oven
- Lignite tar
- Peat tar
- Reconstituted mineral tar
- Partially distilled mineral tar
- Dehydrated coal tar
- Mineral tar from oil shale distillation
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for coal tar?
Coal tar is classified under 2706.00.00.00, which covers tar distilled from coal, lignite or peat and other mineral tars. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
What is the duty on peat tar?
Peat tar falls under 2706.00.00.00 and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify reconstituted mineral tar?
Reconstituted tars are named in heading 2706 and are declared under 2706.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.