Pitch and pitch coke — HTS 2708
Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars
Chapter 27 › Heading 2708
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 2708 groups pitch and pitch coke made from coal tar or other mineral tars. These are carbon-rich products produced during the processing of tar, rather than ordinary petroleum products or coal itself. The heading covers the product category; it does not by itself identify the final tariff line.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the heading and then follow the applicable subheading structure. The lower-level provisions generally distinguish products by their form or type, such as pitch versus pitch coke, and may further reflect the product’s composition or processing. Confirm the exact wording, units of measure, and any applicable notes in the current HTSUS. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when the product is blended, specially processed, or difficult to distinguish from a neighboring heading.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is actually pitch or pitch coke obtained from coal tar or another mineral tar, and not a petroleum-derived or coal product classified elsewhere.
- Review the product’s technical data sheet, manufacturing description, and composition; record whether it is pitch, pitch coke, or another tar-derived material.
- Follow the HTSUS subheading text in order rather than choosing a code based only on a commercial name or supplier description.
- Check physical form, processing, additives, and packaging against the wording and notes for the candidate 8-digit provisions.
- Verify the proposed classification with current official HTSUS data and, when the facts are unclear, seek a customs broker’s advice or a formal classification ruling.
HTS heading 2708 summary
Pitch and pitch coke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2708.10.00.00 👉 | Pitch | Free | — | Free |
| 2708.20.00.00 👉 | Pitch coke | 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 2708?
Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars. 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.