Pitch Coke from Coal Tar and Other Mineral Tars

Produced by calcining coal tar pitch at high temperatures, pitch coke (2708200000) is a dense, low-ash carbon material used in the manufacture of specialty carbon and graphite products, including electrodes, carbon brushes, and refractory materials. Its lower sulfur and ash content compared to petroleum coke makes it preferred for high-purity graphite applications. Germany and the United Kingdom are the leading foreign suppliers to the US market, with Mexico also among the source countries — a supplier profile that reflects the limited number of facilities capable of producing pitch coke at commercial scale.