U.S. imports of Creosote Oils (Coal Tar) (HS 270791) totaled $6.9M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCoal tar creosote oils, classified under a single tariff line (2707910000), are complex mixtures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons used primarily as wood preservatives for railroad ties, utility poles, and marine pilings. Belgium leads US imports under this heading, with Canada, Denmark, and India also among the top suppliers. EPA regulates creosote as a restricted-use pesticide when applied as a wood preservative, and importers should confirm that product end-use and labeling comply with FIFRA requirements before distribution.
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56 import shipments a month
Yes. Creosote used as a wood preservative is regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as a restricted-use pesticide. Importers and distributors must ensure the product is registered with EPA, properly labeled, and sold only to certified applicators. Unregistered creosote cannot legally be sold or distributed for pesticidal use in the US.
Creosote oils under HTS 2707910000 must originate from coal tar distillation. Wood creosote (derived from beechwood or other wood tars) is a chemically distinct product classified elsewhere. Additionally, if a coal tar fraction is blended or processed to the point where it no longer resembles a distillation cut, CBP may question whether it remains classifiable under 2707 or should move to another chapter. Supplier documentation confirming coal tar origin and minimal processing is advisable.
Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 2707
Subheading 270791 · $6.9M of $89.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$163KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $86.6M of Creosote Oils (Coal Tar).
Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2707910000 | Creosote Oils | $6.9M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2707910000 | Creosote Oils | $163K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Belgium and Canada together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.