HS Code 2708: Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

Q: Is HS code 2708 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 2708 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 2708 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 2708?

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 2708.

What is HS Code 2708

HS Code 2708 covers Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Section V. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 2708 Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral 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 2708

Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HS Code 270810

Pitch; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HS Code 270820

Pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral 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.

Related HS Codes under Pitch HS 2708

HS Code 270810

Pitch; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HS Code 270820

Pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HS Code 2701

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal

HS Code 2702

Lignite; whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet

HS Code 2703

Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

HS Code 2704

Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon

HS Code 2705

Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

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 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 non-aromatic constituents

HS Code 2709

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals; crude

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 2708?

HS code 2708 covers Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars, a heading within Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 2708 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 2708 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 2708?