Product classification
HS code for Manufactured coal fuel: 2701.20
Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels, manufactured from coal.
Classification of manufactured coal fuel under HS 2701.20
The classification of manufactured coal fuel under HS code 2701.20 is determined by the physical state and the processing the coal has undergone. Unlike raw coal, which is classified based on its geological type (such as anthracite or bituminous), manufactured coal fuel consists of coal fines or dust that have been agglomerated into specific shapes like briquettes or ovoids. This process typically involves the use of a binder, such as pitch, starch, or clay, to hold the coal particles together. The Harmonized System distinguishes these products because they are secondary manufactured goods rather than primary extracted minerals. To qualify for this code, the primary combustible component must be coal, and the resulting product must be intended for use as a solid fuel. The manufacturing process allows for the utilization of coal waste and provides a more uniform fuel source for industrial and domestic heating applications. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the coal used is anthracite, bituminous, or lignite, provided it has been processed into a manufactured fuel form.
- Covers
- Coal briquettes
- Ovoid coal fuels
- Agglomerated coal dust
- Patent fuels manufactured from coal
- Smokeless coal blocks
- Also under 2701.20
- RUF briquettes (general term for shape)
- Pini-Kay briquettes (general term for shape)
- Weber briquettes (charcoal, if coal-based)
- Kingsford charcoal briquettes (if coal-based)
Codes often confused with 2701.20
Common mistake. Manufactured coal fuel is frequently confused with raw coal classified under 2701.11 (Anthracite) or 2701.12 (Bituminous coal). The distinction lies in the agglomeration; raw coal is simply sized or washed, while 2701.20 requires the coal to be molded into a shape. It is also sometimes confused with 2704.00, which covers coke and semi-coke, but coke is produced by high-temperature carbonization rather than simple compression with binders.
Top exporters and importers of HS 270120 (the code used for manufactured coal fuel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 270120 (the code used for manufactured coal fuel) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 17% 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 270120, not only manufactured coal fuel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $30M 30% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $27M 27% of world exports
- 3 United States $13M 13% of world exports
World total: $99M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $13M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 17% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $8.8M 12% of world imports
World total: $73M 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 code for manufactured coal fuel
Brazil classifies manufactured coal fuel under NCM 2701.20.00: HS 2701.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about manufactured coal fuel
What is the HS code for Manufactured coal fuel?
The HS code for Manufactured coal fuel is 270120 (Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels; manufactured from coal).
How do I classify Manufactured coal fuel for customs?
Manufactured coal fuel is classified under HS code 270120 — Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels; manufactured from coal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for coal briquettes?
Coal briquettes are classified under HS code 2701.20 as manufactured solid fuels.
Does this code include charcoal?
No, wood charcoal is classified under HS code 4402, as it is derived from vegetable matter rather than mineral coal.
Which countries are the top exporters of manufactured coal fuel (HS 270120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 270120 (the code used for manufactured coal fuel) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($30M, 30% of world exports), South Africa ($27M) and the United States ($13M). World exports came to about $99M, 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 manufactured coal fuel (HS 270120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 270120 (the code used for manufactured coal fuel) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($13M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and Czechia ($8.8M). World imports came to about $73M, 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 Manufactured coal fuel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 270120 for Manufactured coal fuel 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 manufactured coal fuel in Brazil?
In Brazil, manufactured coal fuel (HS 270120) is classified under NCM 2701.20.00.