HS Code for Bituminous coal

Bituminous coal is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 270112. This code is located within Chapter 27, which covers "Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes." The specific description for 270112 is "Coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated." This classification precisely defines the type of coal as bituminous, a medium-rank coal with a high heating value. The phrase "whether or not pulverised" indicates that its physical form, whether in lumps or finely ground, does not alter its classification, provided it remains unagglomerated. The critical exclusion "but not agglomerated" is key, distinguishing raw or pulverized bituminous coal from manufactured solid fuels.

Products Included

• Steam coal (bituminous)
• Coking coal (bituminous)
• Thermal bituminous coal
• Pulverised bituminous coal (unagglomerated)
• Run-of-mine bituminous coal
• Washed bituminous coal

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for bituminous coal often involve other types of coal or processed coal products. For instance, HS code 270111 covers "Anthracite," which is a higher-rank coal with different characteristics. HS code 270119 is for "Other coal," which includes lignite and sub-bituminous coal, distinct from bituminous coal. A frequent point of confusion arises with HS code 270120, which covers "Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal; agglomerated." The crucial distinction is the agglomeration process; if bituminous coal has been pressed into briquettes or other shapes, it falls under 270120, not 270112. Similarly, lignite, even if agglomerated, is classified under 2702, not 2701.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bituminous coal?

The HS code for bituminous coal, whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, is 270112. This code is specific to this particular rank of coal in its raw or pulverized form.

Is agglomerated bituminous coal classified under HS code 270112?

No, HS code 270112 specifically excludes agglomerated coal. Agglomerated solid fuels manufactured from coal, such as briquettes or ovoids made from bituminous coal, are classified under HS code 270120. The distinction is based on whether the coal has undergone an agglomeration process.