Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars
2 declarable lines
Heading 2708 covers pitch and pitch coke made from coal tar or from other mineral tars. It has two declarable lines: pitch under 2708.10.00.00 and pitch coke under 2708.20.00.00, both with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Coal tar pitch
- Pitch from other mineral tars
- Pitch coke made from coal tar pitch
- Pitch coke from other mineral tars
- Coal tar pitch binder for carbon electrodes
- Pitch coke for carbon anode production
- Industrial pitch blocks
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is pitch or pitch coke, not petroleum coke or bitumen.
- Confirm the source is coal tar or another mineral tar.
- Choose 2708.10.00.00 when the article is pitch.
- Choose 2708.20.00.00 when the article is pitch coke.
- Use end use only as a check, since both lines have the same general (MFN) Free rate.
Often confused with
- Heading 2713Petroleum coke
Made from petroleum oils, not coal tar or other mineral tars.
- Heading 2713Petroleum bitumen
A petroleum residue, not pitch from coal tar or mineral tar.
- Heading 2707Coal tar oils and distillates
Distillation products of coal tar, not pitch or pitch coke.
- Heading 2714Natural asphalt or asphaltites
Natural bituminous material, not manufactured pitch.
- Heading 2712Paraffin wax
A mineral wax, not pitch or pitch coke.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for coal tar pitch?
Coal tar pitch is classified under 2708.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on pitch coke from coal tar?
Pitch coke from coal tar falls under 2708.20.00.00 and has a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify pitch coke versus petroleum coke?
Classify as 2708.20.00.00, general (MFN) Free, only when the coke is obtained from coal tar or another mineral tar; petroleum coke is classified outside heading 2708.
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.