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U.S. exports of surface coal mining (NAICS 212114) totaled $21.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Surface Coal Mining paid $3K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.4% on $190K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Surface Coal Mining imports of $2.7M in July 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSurface mining — including open-pit, strip, and mountaintop removal methods — accounts for the majority of US coal production by volume and is concentrated in the Powder River Basin and Appalachian regions. The method yields lower-cost extraction but is subject to extensive federal and state reclamation requirements under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). For trade professionals, surface-mined coal often carries distinct quality profiles (lower sulfur in PRB coal, for example) that influence export contract specifications.
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79 shipments/mo
Surface-mined coal from the Powder River Basin typically has lower sulfur content and lower BTU values compared to underground Appalachian coal. Export buyers, particularly in Asia, specify calorific value, moisture, ash, and sulfur thresholds in purchase contracts, so origin and mining method directly affect contract compliance.
Surface coal mines must comply with SMCRA reclamation bonding and permitting requirements administered by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and state counterparts. Permit delays, bond forfeitures, or reclamation violations can disrupt production schedules and affect supply reliability for export commitments.
NAICSSector 21
National industry 2 of 2 in naics industry 21211
National industry 212114 · $2.7M of $22.4M
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Canada and Japan together take 60% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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None recorded for this period.
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Imports
$2.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$21.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.