Product classification
HS code for Peat tar: 2706.00
Tar, distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars.
Classification of peat tar under HS 2706.00
Peat tar is classified under HS code 2706.00. This classification is found within Chapter 27, which encompasses mineral fuels, mineral oils, and products of their distillation. Specifically, heading 2706 covers tar distilled from coal, lignite, or peat, and other mineral tars. Peat tar is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons obtained through the destructive distillation or carbonization of peat. The Harmonized System groups these types of tars together because they share similar chemical origins and industrial applications. According to the Explanatory Notes for heading 2706, the code includes tars whether or not they have been dehydrated or partially distilled, and even includes reconstituted tars. The classification is determined by the source of the tar; since peat is a mineral substance in the context of this chapter, its distilled tar is placed here. This code is essential for the chemical industry, as peat tar can be further refined into various oils and pitch. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the tar is in a crude state or has undergone basic refinement, provided it has not been processed into a specific chemical compound classified in Chapter 29.
- Covers
- Crude peat tar
- Dehydrated peat tar
- Partially distilled peat tar
- Reconstituted peat tar
- Mineral tars derived from peat carbonization
- Also under 2706.00
- Koppers coal tar products
- Rain Carbon Inc. coal tar pitch
- various chemical industry suppliers of crude tar
Codes often confused with 2706.00
Common mistake. Peat tar is frequently misclassified under HS code 3807.00, which covers wood tar, wood tar oils, and wood creosote. While the substances are physically similar, the HS system strictly separates tars based on their origin (mineral vs. vegetable). Another common error is using HS code 2707, which covers oils and other products of the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. While 2707 is related, 2706.00 is the specific heading for the tar itself before it is further fractionated into the specific oils described in 2707.
Top exporters and importers of HS 270600 (the code used for peat tar), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 270600 (the code used for peat tar) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% 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 270600, not only peat tar.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $158M 23% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $128M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $61M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $679M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $147M 43% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $65M 19% of world imports
- 3 Canada $60M 18% of world imports
World total: $339M 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 peat tar
Brazil classifies peat tar under NCM 2706.00.00: HS 2706.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about peat tar
What is the HS code for Peat tar?
The HS code for Peat tar is 270600 (Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars). The HS code for tar distilled from peat is 2706.00.
How do I classify Peat tar for customs?
Peat tar is classified under HS code 270600 — Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 2706.00 include wood tar?
No, wood tar is classified under HS code 3807.00. Code 2706.00 is strictly for mineral-based tars like those from coal, lignite, or peat.
Which countries are the top exporters of peat tar (HS 270600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 270600 (the code used for peat tar) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($158M, 23% of world exports), Indonesia ($128M) and the United States ($61M). World exports came to about $679M, 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 peat tar (HS 270600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 270600 (the code used for peat tar) in UN Comtrade data were China ($147M, 43% of world imports), South Korea ($65M) and Canada ($60M). World imports came to about $339M, 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 Peat tar the same in all countries?
The base HS code 270600 for Peat tar 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 peat tar in Brazil?
In Brazil, peat tar (HS 270600) is classified under NCM 2706.00.00.