Lignite — HTS 2702
Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet
Chapter 27 › Heading 2702
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 2702 is a 4-digit product category for lignite, also called brown coal. It covers lignite in its natural form and lignite that has been agglomerated, meaning pressed or bonded into pieces such as briquettes. The heading excludes jet, a different type of coal-like fossil material, so a product described as jet should not be classified here solely because it is dark or carbon-rich.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product is truly lignite and then review the applicable subheadings and statistical suffixes under heading 2702. The schedule may separate products by material or type, including whether the lignite is agglomerated. Use the product’s actual composition, physical form, and processing—not its marketing name—to match the tariff wording. When the facts or classification notes are unclear, obtain customs-broker or other qualified classification advice.
What to check
- Confirm the product is lignite rather than coal, peat, coke, or jet, using technical specifications and composition records.
- Check whether the lignite is agglomerated, such as compressed or bonded into briquettes, pellets, or other formed pieces.
- Read every subheading and 8-digit statistical suffix under heading 2702; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Match the code to the product as imported, including its physical form and processing, and keep supporting laboratory, supplier, and product documents.
- Verify the current HTSUS wording and consult a customs professional if the material, processing, or exclusion is uncertain.
HTS heading 2702 summary
Lignite is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2702.10.00.00 👉 | Lignite, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated | Free | — | Free |
| 2702.20.00.00 👉 | Agglomerated lignite | 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 2702?
Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet. 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.