About HS Code 270600
This HS code encompasses tars derived from the distillation of coal, lignite, or peat, as well as other mineral tars. This includes raw tars, dehydrated or partially distilled tars, and even reconstituted tars. These tars are complex mixtures of hydrocarbons and other organic compounds, produced as by-products during the carbonization or gasification of coal, lignite, or peat. They are valuable as raw materials for the chemical industry, particularly in the production of aromatic compounds, creosote, pitch, and various specialty chemicals. They also find use as binders, sealants, and in road construction. Major importers are often countries with advanced chemical processing industries but limited domestic tar production. Exporters are typically nations with significant coking or gasification operations. The trade is influenced by the demand for downstream chemical products, environmental regulations concerning tar handling and processing, and the overall activity in the coal and steel industries.
Products Under This Code
Coal tar, lignite tar, peat tar, crude coal tar, dehydrated coal tar, partially distilled coal tar, coal tar pitch
Real World Examples
Koppers coal tar products, Rain Carbon Inc. coal tar pitch, various chemical industry suppliers of crude tar
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from petroleum tars and bitumens (2714XX or 271500) due to its origin from coal, lignite, or peat. It can also be confused with specific fractions derived from tar, which might fall under 2707XX.
Products Classified Under 2706.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and European countries are significant producers and consumers, with trade driven by the chemical and construction industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 270600?
HS code 270600 covers: Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. This HS code encompasses tars derived from the distillation of coal, lignite, or peat, as well as other mineral tars. This includes raw tars, dehydrated or partially distilled tars, and even reconstituted tars. These tars are complex mixtures of hydrocarbons and other organic compounds, produced as by-products during the carbonization or gasification of coal, lignite, or peat. They are valuable as raw materials for the chemical industry, particularly in the production of aromatic compounds, creosote, pitch, and various specialty chemicals. They also find use as binders, sealants, and in road construction. Major importers are often countries with advanced chemical processing industries but limited domestic tar production. Exporters are typically nations with significant coking or gasification operations. The trade is influenced by the demand for downstream chemical products, environmental regulations concerning tar handling and processing, and the overall activity in the coal and steel industries.
What products fall under HS code 270600?
Coal tar, lignite tar, peat tar, crude coal tar, dehydrated coal tar, partially distilled coal tar, coal tar pitch
What are common misclassifications for HS code 270600?
This code is distinct from petroleum tars and bitumens (2714XX or 271500) due to its origin from coal, lignite, or peat. It can also be confused with specific fractions derived from tar, which might fall under 2707XX.
How is HS code 270600 structured?
HS code 270600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.