U.S. exports of Other Coal Tar Distillate Oils & Products (HS 270799) totaled $62.8M in August 2026.
Other Coal Tar Distillate Oils & Products imports of $1.3M in August 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $821K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHeading 270799 captures a broad range of residual coal tar distillation products not covered by the more specific headings, including light oil (2707991000), picolines (2707992000), phenol-rich fractions (2707995100, 2707995500, 2707995800, 2707995900), carbon black feedstock (2707999010), and other miscellaneous oils and products (2707999090). Canada is the dominant supplier, with South Africa, France, Japan, and Germany also among the top sources — reflecting the global distribution of coking and coal tar processing capacity. The phenol-fraction lines require particular attention to hydroxybenzene content by weight, as the threshold determines which 10-digit line applies.
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65 import shipments a month
The US schedule distinguishes phenol fractions by composition: 2707995100 applies when the product contains more than 50% by weight of hydroxybenzene (phenol); 2707995500 covers cresol isomers (meta, ortho, para, and meta/para blends) at 75% or more purity; and 2707995800 and 2707995900 cover other phenol fractions not meeting those thresholds. A certificate of analysis showing the hydroxybenzene or cresol content by weight is essential for correct line selection.
Carbon black feedstock is a heavy aromatic oil derived from coal tar distillation, specifically processed to serve as the raw material for manufacturing carbon black — a reinforcing agent used in tires and rubber goods. It is distinguished from other residual oils in this heading by its high aromatic content and viscosity profile. Importers should obtain a product specification sheet confirming the feedstock designation, as misclassification into a petroleum-derived feedstock heading (under 2710) is a common error.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 2707
Subheading 270799 · $62.8M of $82.0M
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Imports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$62.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.3M of Other Coal Tar Distillate Oils & Products and exported $410.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2707999090 | Oils & Other Products of Coal Tar Distillatn, NESOI | $3.1M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2707999010 | Carbon Black Feedstock | $106K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2707991000 | Light Oil | $6K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2707994000 | Carbazole Having A Purity of 65% or More by Weight | — | -- | -- |
| 2707995100 | Phenols Gt 50% by Weight Hydroxybenzene | — | -- | -- |
| 2707995500 | Metacresol, Orthocrsl, Paracrsl, Metaparacrsl, 75pct | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2707999010 | Carbon Black Feedstock | $46.5M |
| 2707991000 | Light Oil | $12.7M |
| 2707999090 | Oils & Other Products of Coal Tar Distillatn, NESOI | $3.5M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Singapore and Mexico together take 75% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.