HS Code 270600: Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars

Q: Is HS code 270600 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 270600 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 270600 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 270600?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 270600.

What is HS Code 270600

HS Code 270600 covers Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section V — Mineral products · Chapter 27 — Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes · Heading 2706 — Tar distilled from coal, from lignite, peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled; including reconstituted tars. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 270600 Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars Cover?

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

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

HS Code 2706

Tar distilled from coal, from lignite, peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled; including reconstituted tars

HS Code 270600

Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars

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What HS Codes for Mineral Fuels and Oils Do Not Cover

Chapter 27 covers coal, petroleum, natural gas, and their derivatives. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Individual chemicals isolated from petroleum

Chapter 29

Lubricating preparations with additives (>70% non-oil content)

Chapter 34

Petroleum-based fertilizers (urea, ammonia)

Chapter 31

Plastics derived from petroleum

Chapter 39

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Coal and Mineral Tar HS 270600

Argentina

Key Importer

United States of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 270600?

HS code 270600 covers Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2706, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 270600 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 270600 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 270600?