Switzerland HS Code

HS Code 270740: 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 : Naphthalene in Switzerland

Q: Is HS code 270740 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 270740 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Switzerland extends it under Tares / HS-CH.

Q: What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 270740?

Switzerland classifies products under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH; locally Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 270740 in Switzerland?

The official source is https://www.bazg.admin.ch/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 270740 in Switzerland

Under Switzerland's Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), HS Code 270740 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for 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 : Naphthalene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Switzerland extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 270740 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 270740 in Switzerland

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

HS 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

HS Code 270740

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 : Naphthalene

HS Code 27074010

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 non-aromatic constituents: naphthalene: for use as fuel

HS Code 27074090

Switzerland Tariff Classification: Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

In Switzerland, HS 270740 is classified under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

Local name Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.bazg.admin.ch/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2707

Top Switzerland import Product Under HS Code 2707

1 270730: Xylol (xylenes) $3.1M 2 270750: Other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures of which 65 % or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 °C by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method) $1.3M 3 270791: Other : Creosote oils $700.5K

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Top Switzerland export Product Under HS Code 2707

1 270710: Benzol (benzene) $30.0M 2 270720: Toluol (toluene) $169.6K 3 270730: Xylol (xylenes) $149.2K

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Related HS Code to Switzerland Coal-Tar Naphthalene (270740)

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 : Other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures of which 65 % or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 °C by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method)

HS Code 270791

HS Code 270799

HS Code 270111

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Anthracite

HS Code 270112

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Bituminous coal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 270740 in Switzerland?

HS code 270740 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 : Naphthalene in Switzerland. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2707 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Tares / HS-CH.

Is HS code 270740 the same across all countries?

What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 270740?

Where can I officially look up HS code 270740 in Switzerland?