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U.S. imports of coal tar pitch (HS 270810) totaled $13.6M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Coal Tar Pitch imports of $13.6M in July 2026 ran 83% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPitch derived from coal tar and other mineral tars — classified under a single tariff line (2708100000) — is the solid or semi-solid residue remaining after distillation of coal tar, and it serves as a critical binder in the production of graphite electrodes, aluminum smelting anodes, and carbon fiber precursors. Canada is the leading supplier to the US, with Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, and Ukraine also among the top sources, reflecting the concentration of coke-oven and coal tar processing in steel-producing regions. Electrode-grade pitch commands a significant quality premium over standard binder pitch, and importers should ensure supplier specifications align with end-user requirements before contracting.
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344 shipments/mo
Electrode-grade pitch typically requires tighter control of softening point (often 110–120°C by Mettler or ring-and-ball method), low quinoline-insoluble content, and controlled beta-resin levels to ensure proper binding and coking behavior during electrode manufacture. Standard binder pitch used in road construction or roofing applications has looser tolerances. Importers supplying the aluminum or steel electrode market should request full analytical certificates and confirm the grade meets the end-user's specification before shipment.
Yes. Coal tar pitch volatiles are classified as a known human carcinogen by IARC and are regulated under OSHA's carcinogen standards. EPA lists coal tar pitch under CERCLA and EPCRA reporting frameworks. Importers and downstream handlers must comply with hazard communication requirements, including proper GHS labeling and Safety Data Sheet distribution, and may have Toxic Release Inventory reporting obligations depending on quantities processed.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2708
Subheading 270810 · $13.6M of $13.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2708100000 | Pitch From Coal and Other Mineral Tars | $13.6M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2708100000 | Pitch From Coal and Other Mineral Tars | $372K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$372KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Canada and Netherlands together supply 86% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.