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U.S. imports of bituminous coal, not agglomerated (HS 270112) totaled $9.0M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Bituminous Coal, Not Agglomerated imports of $9.0M in April 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe US schedule divides non-agglomerated bituminous coal into two commercially critical lines: metallurgical-grade coal (2701120010), used as a coking input in steel production, and non-metallurgical (thermal) coal (2701120050), burned for power generation. This grade distinction drives significant differences in pricing, end-buyer profile, and supply-chain requirements. Canada is the dominant import source, with Colombia and Australia also supplying substantial volumes — a supplier mix that reflects both USMCA proximity advantages and the global seaborne thermal and met-coal markets. Importers classifying shipments must ensure laboratory certification of coking quality supports the metallurgical designation, as the two lines carry different commercial and potentially different duty implications.
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CBP expects objective evidence of coking suitability — typically a certificate of analysis showing volatile matter, ash content, and coking index (e.g., Gieseler plasticity or free-swelling index). Without such documentation, CBP may reclassify a shipment as non-metallurgical coal under 2701120050, which can affect duty treatment and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
Colombia is a significant supplier of both thermal and metallurgical bituminous coal to the US. Importers should verify whether the US–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement confers preferential duty treatment for qualifying shipments and confirm that all rules-of-origin requirements are met before claiming any preference.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | -- | $259.2M | +$259.2M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $129.3M | +$129.3M |
| BRAZIL | -- | $88.2M | +$88.2M |
| INDONESIA | -- | $63.6M | +$63.6M |
| JAPAN | -- | $56.4M | +$56.4M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2701120010 | METALLURGICAL BITUMINOUS COAL NOT AGGLOMERATED | $7.0M | -- |
| 2701120050 | BITUMINOUS COAL NT METALLURGICAL, NOT AGGLOMERATED | $2.0M | -- |
METALLURGICAL BITUMINOUS COAL NOT AGGLOMERATED
BITUMINOUS COAL NT METALLURGICAL, NOT AGGLOMERATED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2701120010 | METALLURGICAL BITUMINOUS COAL NOT AGGLOMERATED | $592.4M |
| 2701120050 | BITUMINOUS COAL NT METALLURGICAL, NOT AGGLOMERATED | $302.9M |
METALLURGICAL BITUMINOUS COAL NOT AGGLOMERATED
3.9M t
BITUMINOUS COAL NT METALLURGICAL, NOT AGGLOMERATED
3.4M t
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | -- | $187.1M | +$187.1M |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $140.0M | +$140.0M |
| Missouri | -- | $123.0M | +$123.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | $562.4M | +$562.4M | |
| BALTIMORE, MD | -- | $241.6M | +$241.6M |
| GRAMERCY, LA | -- | $32.8M | +$32.8M |