Product classification
HS code for Anthracite: 2701.11
Coal, anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Classification of anthracite under HS 2701.11
Anthracite is classified under HS code 2701.11. This code is specific to anthracite coal that has not been agglomerated (formed into briquettes or similar shapes). Anthracite is distinguished from other types of coal, such as bituminous or sub-bituminous coal, by its high carbon content (typically above 86% on a dry, mineral-matter-free basis) and low volatile matter. In the Harmonized System, coal is categorized primarily by its geological stage and carbon density. Anthracite represents the highest grade of coal, known for its hard texture and submetallic luster. The classification remains 2701.11 whether the coal is in its natural state or has been pulverized for specific industrial applications, provided it has not been mixed with a binder to form larger shapes. It is primarily used for heating and in the production of steel (as a reductant). The distinction between 2701.11 and other coal subheadings is strictly based on the volatile matter limit defined in the Chapter 27 subheadings notes.
- Covers
- Raw anthracite coal
- Pulverized anthracite coal
- Crushed anthracite for filtration media
- Non-agglomerated anthracite fines
- High-carbon meta-anthracite
- Also under 2701.11
- Reading Anthracite
- Xcoal Energy & Resources anthracite
- various Chinese anthracite producers
- Ukrainian anthracite
Codes often confused with 2701.11
Common mistake. Anthracite is most commonly misclassified under HS code 2701.12, which is for bituminous coal. The distinction relies on the volatile matter content; if the volatile matter exceeds 14%, it cannot be classified as anthracite. It is also sometimes confused with 2701.20, which covers coal briquettes and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal. If the anthracite has been agglomerated into a specific shape using a binder, it must move to 2701.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 270111 (the code used for anthracite), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 270111 (the code used for anthracite) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 270111, not only anthracite.
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 anthracite
Brazil classifies anthracite under NCM 2701.11.00: HS 2701.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about anthracite
What is the HS code for Anthracite?
The HS code for Anthracite is 270111 (Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated). The HS code for non-agglomerated anthracite coal is 2701.11.
How do I classify Anthracite for customs?
Anthracite is classified under HS code 270111 — Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include anthracite used for water filtration?
Yes, as long as the anthracite is not activated, it is classified under 2701.11. Activated carbon is classified under 3802.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of anthracite (HS 270111)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 270111 (the code used for anthracite) 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 anthracite (HS 270111)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 270111 (the code used for anthracite) 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.
Is the HS code for Anthracite the same in all countries?
The base HS code 270111 for Anthracite is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for anthracite in Brazil?
In Brazil, anthracite (HS 270111) is classified under NCM 2701.11.00.