HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2701.11 – Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
HS code 2701.11 is the 6-digit subheading for coal, anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated. It is used for anthracite coal, pulverised anthracite, metallurgical anthracite, filter anthracite and briquetting anthracite.
What HS 2701.11 covers
This HS code covers anthracite coal, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated. Anthracite is the highest rank of coal, characterized by its high carbon content, low volatile matter, and high calorific value, making it a premium fuel. It is primarily traded for specialized industrial applications, such as in steel production (as a reductant or for sintering), cement manufacturing, and some niche heating markets where its clean-burning properties are valued. Importers are typically industrial nations with significant heavy industries, particularly those lacking domestic anthracite reserves. Exporters are countries rich in anthracite deposits. Key factors in this trade include the coal's fixed carbon content, ash content, sulfur levels, and its suitability for specific metallurgical or industrial processes, which dictate its market value and demand.
- Covers
- Anthracite coal
- Pulverised anthracite
- Metallurgical anthracite
- Filter anthracite
- Briquetting anthracite
- High-grade anthracite
- Examples
- Reading Anthracite
- Xcoal Energy & Resources anthracite
- various Chinese anthracite producers
- Ukrainian anthracite
Codes often confused with 2701.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with 270112 (bituminous coal) due to similar appearance, but anthracite has higher carbon content and lower volatile matter, or 270119 for other coals.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 270111, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 270111 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$2.6B 63% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $454M 11% of world exports
- 3 Peru* ~$263M 6.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.7B 35% of world imports
- 2 Japan $639M 13% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $540M 11% of world imports
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2701.11
Brazil does not split HS 2701.11: its NCM code is 2701.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2701.11
What is HS code 270111?
HS code 270111 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated. This HS code covers anthracite coal, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated. Anthracite is the highest rank of coal, characterized by its high carbon content, low volatile matter, and high calorific value, making it a premium fuel. It is primarily traded for specialized industrial applications, such as in steel production (as a reductant or for sintering), cement manufacturing, and some niche heating markets where its clean-burning properties are valued. Importers are typically industrial nations with significant heavy industries, particularly those lacking domestic anthracite reserves. Exporters are countries rich in anthracite deposits. Key factors in this trade include the coal's fixed carbon content, ash content, sulfur levels, and its suitability for specific metallurgical or industrial processes, which dictate its market value and demand.
What products fall under HS code 270111?
Anthracite coal, pulverised anthracite, metallurgical anthracite, filter anthracite, briquetting anthracite, high-grade anthracite
What are common misclassifications for HS code 270111?
Can be confused with 270112 (bituminous coal) due to similar appearance, but anthracite has higher carbon content and lower volatile matter, or 270119 for other coals.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 270111?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 270111 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $2.6B, 63% of world exports), China ($454M) and Peru (about $263M). World exports came to about $4.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 270111?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 270111 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 35% of world imports), Japan ($639M) and Indonesia ($540M). World imports came to about $5.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 270111 structured?
HS code 270111 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 270111?
In Brazil, HS code 270111 is NCM 2701.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.