U.S. imports of pitch coke from coal tar and other mineral tars (HS 270820) totaled $0 in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
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.
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Pitch coke is derived from the calcination of coal tar pitch and is classified under heading 2708, while petroleum coke originates from petroleum refining and falls under heading 2713. The raw material source — coal tar versus crude oil refining — determines the correct chapter and heading.
Germany and the United Kingdom are the leading suppliers under this heading, with Mexico also contributing to US import volumes. The supplier base is narrow due to the specialized infrastructure required for pitch coke production.
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Imports
$0
from 1 country · YTD: $497K
Exports: $0
Surplus of $0 (net exporter)
YTD: $497K imported (April 2026)
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.