U.S. imports of other coal tar distillation oils & products (including phenols and carbon black feedstock) (HS 270799) totaled $410K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA broad residual heading covering light oil (2707991000), several grades of phenols and cresols (including lines for products exceeding 50% hydroxybenzene content and specific metacresol/orthocresol/paracresol blends), and carbon black feedstock (2707999010), as well as a general NESOI catch-all (2707999090). Phenol and cresol fractions are key intermediates for resins, disinfectants, and agrochemicals, while carbon black feedstock is a critical input for tire and rubber manufacturing. Canada is the top US supplier, followed by South Africa and France, with Japan and Germany also among significant sources.
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Classification depends on the composition of the product: the tariff schedule distinguishes products where hydroxybenzene (phenol) exceeds 50% by weight, specific cresol isomer blends meeting a 75% purity threshold, and residual phenol products. Laboratory analysis and a certificate of composition are essential to support the correct line selection.
Canada is the leading supplier across this heading, followed by South Africa and France. Japan and Germany are also significant sources, particularly for specialty phenol and cresol fractions.
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Exports
$16.0M
Imports: $410K to 9 countries
Surplus of $15.6M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $15.6M (net exporter)
YTD: $2.3M imported (April 2026)
21 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.