HTS code 2707 — Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the nonaromatic constituents

Tariff lines under heading 2707

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

Documents required to import under 2707

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 2707?

HTS heading 2707 covers oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the nonaromatic constituents. It sits in Chapter 27 (mineral fuels and oils) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 17 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 2707?

Duty rates vary by line — 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2707 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 27

• 2701Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal
• 2702Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet
• 2703Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
• 2704Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon
• 2705Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons
• 2706Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
• 2708Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars
• 2709Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude