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SITCSection 3
U.S. imports of coal tar distillate oils & aromatic-predominant products (nes) (SITC 33525) totaled $64.2M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Coal Tar Distillate Oils & Aromatic-Predominant Products (NES) paid $32K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.5% on $722K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Coal Tar Distillate Oils & Aromatic-Predominant Products (NES) imports of $64.2M in July 2026 ran 71% above the year-to-date monthly average of $37.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHigh-temperature coal tar distillation yields a range of aromatic-rich oil fractions — including creosote oil, naphthalene oil, anthracene oil, and carbolic oil — that do not fall under the named aromatic chemicals (benzene, toluene, xylene) or pitch headings. These products serve as wood preservatives (creosote), carbon black feedstocks, and specialty chemical intermediates, but their PAH content subjects them to EPA and OSHA hazard communication requirements. The "NES" (not elsewhere specified) scope means importers must confirm the product is not more precisely classifiable as a named aromatic or pitch before applying this heading.
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203 shipments/mo
Basic heading 8 of 32 in section 3
Basic heading 33525 · $64.2M of $19.0B
Yes. Creosote is a registered pesticide under EPA's Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) when used as a wood preservative, and its use is restricted to certified applicators. Importers bringing in creosote for wood treatment applications should confirm EPA registration status and end-use compliance. Additionally, creosote's PAH content triggers OSHA hazard communication and potentially EPA TRI reporting obligations.
If the imported product is a substantially pure, isolated aromatic compound (benzene, toluene, or a xylene isomer), it belongs under the specific named heading (33522, 33523, or 33524). This heading (33525) applies to complex coal tar distillate fractions where aromatic constituents predominate by weight but the product is not a named single compound. A detailed GC composition analysis is the standard tool for resolving borderline cases.
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Imports · July 2026
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Korea, South and India together supply 65% of it.
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Imports
$64.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$39.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.