Coal — HTS 2701
Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal
Chapter 27 › Heading 2701
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2701 is a 4-digit product category for coal and certain solid fuels made from coal. It groups together coal in different forms, including coal that is sorted, sized, or otherwise prepared, as well as manufactured fuels such as briquettes, ovoids, and similar compacted solid products made from coal.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, first identify the product’s actual composition and form. The tariff schedule then commonly separates products by material or type, such as the kind of coal, whether it is agglomerated into a manufactured fuel, and other listed characteristics. Read the full descriptions under heading 2701 and follow the hierarchy from heading to any 6-digit subheading and then to the 8-digit statistical reporting number. Confirm that the product fits the wording, not merely the marketing name.
What to check
- Obtain the product specification, safety data sheet, and manufacturing description before classifying it.
- Determine whether the item is natural coal, processed coal, or a briquette, ovoid, or similar manufactured solid fuel.
- Check the coal type and any characteristics named in the subheadings, such as composition, form, or preparation.
- Compare the complete 8-digit code description with the product and do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Ask a customs broker or seek a formal classification ruling if the material, manufacturing process, or product description is ambiguous.
HTS heading 2701 summary
Coal is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2701.11.00.00 👉 | Anthracite | Free | — | Free |
| 2701.12.00 👉 | Bituminous coal | Free | — | Free |
| 2701.19.00 👉 | Other coal | Free | — | Free |
| 2701.20.00.00 👉 | Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2701?
Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.