HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2704.00 – Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon
HS code 2704.00 is the 6-digit subheading for coke and semi-coke, of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated, retort carbon. It is used for metallurgical coke, foundry coke, blast furnace coke, petroleum coke (if derived from coal/lignite/peat) and semi-coke.
What HS 2704.00 covers
This HS code covers coke and semi-coke derived from coal, lignite, or peat, in both agglomerated and non-agglomerated forms, as well as retort carbon. Coke is a high-carbon, solid fuel and reducing agent made by heating coal in the absence of air (coking). It is critical for the steel industry, where it acts as a fuel and a reducing agent in blast furnaces. Semi-coke, produced at lower temperatures, has higher volatile matter. Retort carbon is a dense, hard form of carbon deposited on the walls of retorts during the destructive distillation of coal. Major importers are steel-producing nations lacking sufficient domestic coking coal or coke production capacity. Exporters are typically countries with abundant coking coal reserves and advanced coking facilities. The trade is highly sensitive to global steel demand, environmental regulations on coking plants, and the availability of high-quality coking coal. Its high calorific value and low impurities make it an indispensable industrial commodity.
- Covers
- Metallurgical coke
- Foundry coke
- Blast furnace coke
- Petroleum coke (if derived from coal/lignite/peat)
- Semi-coke
- Retort carbon
- Coke breeze
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal coke
- Tata Steel coke
- POSCO coke
- various industrial coke suppliers
Codes often confused with 2704.00
Common mistake. This code is often confused with raw coal (2701XX) or lignite (2702XX) from which it's derived, but coke is a processed product. Petroleum coke (27131X) is a common misclassification if not carefully distinguished by source material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 270400, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 270400 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% 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 Poland $1.7B 24% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $1.4B 20% of world exports
- 3 China $1.3B 19% of world exports
World total: $7.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $999M 14% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $748M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $605M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $7.4B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for 2704.00 3
Brazil splits HS 2704.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2704.00.1 CokeCoques Group
- 2704.00.11 Coke, particle size of 80 mm or moreCom granulometria igual ou superior a 80 mm
- 2704.00.12 Coke, particle size under 80 mmCom granulometria inferior a 80 mm
- 2704.00.90 Semi-coke and retort carbonOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2704.00
What is HS code 270400?
HS code 270400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon. This HS code covers coke and semi-coke derived from coal, lignite, or peat, in both agglomerated and non-agglomerated forms, as well as retort carbon. Coke is a high-carbon, solid fuel and reducing agent made by heating coal in the absence of air (coking). It is critical for the steel industry, where it acts as a fuel and a reducing agent in blast furnaces. Semi-coke, produced at lower temperatures, has higher volatile matter. Retort carbon is a dense, hard form of carbon deposited on the walls of retorts during the destructive distillation of coal. Major importers are steel-producing nations lacking sufficient domestic coking coal or coke production capacity. Exporters are typically countries with abundant coking coal reserves and advanced coking facilities. The trade is highly sensitive to global steel demand, environmental regulations on coking plants, and the availability of high-quality coking coal. Its high calorific value and low impurities make it an indispensable industrial commodity.
What products fall under HS code 270400?
Metallurgical coke, foundry coke, blast furnace coke, petroleum coke (if derived from coal/lignite/peat), semi-coke, retort carbon, coke breeze
What are common misclassifications for HS code 270400?
This code is often confused with raw coal (2701XX) or lignite (2702XX) from which it's derived, but coke is a processed product. Petroleum coke (27131X) is a common misclassification if not carefully distinguished by source material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 270400?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 270400 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($1.7B, 24% of world exports), Indonesia ($1.4B) and China ($1.3B). World exports came to about $7.1B, 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 270400?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 270400 in UN Comtrade data were India ($999M, 14% of world imports), Brazil ($748M) and Germany ($605M). World imports came to about $7.4B, 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 270400 structured?
HS code 270400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 270400?
Brazil splits HS code 270400 into 3 NCM codes: 2704.00.11 (Coke, particle size of 80 mm or more), 2704.00.12 (Coke, particle size under 80 mm), 2704.00.90 (Semi-coke and retort carbon). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.