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U.S. imports of pitch coke from coal & other mineral tars (HS 270820) totaled $175K in July 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Pitch Coke from Coal & Other Mineral Tars imports of $175K in July 2026 ran 82% above the year-to-date monthly average of $96K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataProduced by calcining coal tar pitch, pitch coke is a dense, high-carbon solid used as a raw material in specialty carbon and graphite products, including electrodes and refractory materials. Like its pitch precursor, it classifies under a single 10-digit line (2708200000), so the classification decision is straightforward once the material is confirmed as the calcined coke form rather than uncalcined pitch. Germany and the United Kingdom are the leading suppliers to the US, with Mexico also a notable source under USMCA.
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Pitch coke (2708200000) is derived from the calcination of coal tar pitch, a mineral-tar residue, while petroleum coke (heading 2713) originates from petroleum refining. The feedstock origin — coal tar versus crude oil — is the controlling distinction, and importers should retain production records or certificates of origin from the manufacturer to support the classification.
Ash content, sulfur level, and real density are the primary commercial quality parameters for pitch coke. While these do not change the HTS classification, they directly affect the transaction value and may be referenced in purchase contracts; accurate invoicing of the agreed specification is important for customs valuation purposes.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2708
Subheading 270820 · $175K of $13.8M
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Imports · July 2026
origin
United Kingdom and Germany together supply 100% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.
ImportsExports
Imports
$175KYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2708200000 | Pitch Coke From Coal and Other Mineral Tars | $175K | 0.00% | 0.00% |