U.S. imports of mineral tars, including reconstituted tars (HS 270600) totaled $222K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDerived from the destructive distillation of coal, wood, or other organic materials, mineral tars — including reconstituted blends — serve as binders and feedstocks in road construction, roofing, and carbon electrode manufacturing. The entire heading is captured under a single 10-digit line (2706000000), simplifying classification but not necessarily duty exposure. Canada leads US supply, followed by Colombia and India, reflecting both proximity and established coking and refining infrastructure in those markets. Importers should verify whether specific tar compositions trigger any applicable chemical reporting obligations under EPA regulations.
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Mineral tars are used as binders in road surfacing and roofing materials, as well as feedstocks for carbon electrode production and chemical refining. Reconstituted tars are blended to achieve specific viscosity or composition targets for downstream processing.
Canada is the top supplier, followed by Colombia and India. Mexico and South Korea also contribute to US import volumes under this heading.
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Exports
$4.8M
Imports: $222K to 4 countries
Surplus of $4.5M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $4.5M (net exporter)
YTD: $1.3M imported (April 2026)
25 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.