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HTS Code · Chapter 27 · Updated Oct 6, 2026

2708.10.00.00Pitch

HTS Code 2708.10.00.00 covers any article best defined as Mineral ProductsMineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxesPitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars:Pitch in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 2708.10.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 6, 2026

China
Total duty
$2,500.00
25% effective rate
Fees
$47.14
MPF + HMF
Duty + fees
$2,547.14
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,547.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China$2,500.0098.1%
  • Customs fees$47.141.9%

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Base Duty Rates for 2708.10.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
Free
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China25%
  • Mexico0%
  • Canada0%
  • Vietnam0%
  • Germany0%
Tariffs by country · Oct 6, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 2708.10.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.

Total duty from China
25%
Base rate plus 1 additional tariff
Lowest total duty
0%
From Mexico, Canada and 17 more
Countries with additional tariffs
1 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
25%
MexicoFreeNone0%
CanadaFreeNone0%
VietnamFreeNone0%
GermanyFreeNone0%
JapanFreeNone0%
South KoreaFreeNone0%
TaiwanFreeNone0%
IndiaFreeNone0%
IrelandFreeNone0%
ItalyFreeNone0%
SwitzerlandFreeNone0%
ThailandFreeNone0%
MalaysiaFreeNone0%
United KingdomFreeNone0%
FranceFreeNone0%
IndonesiaFreeNone0%
BrazilFreeNone0%
BangladeshFreeNone0%
CambodiaFreeNone0%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Canada pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Japan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from South Korea pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from India pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Thailand pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from United Kingdom pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Brazil pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Duties on goods entered Oct 6, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2708.10.00.00.

Section 5 NotesMineral ProductsChapter 27 NotesMineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
CBP rulings

Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 2708.10.00.00

CBP classification rulings related to 2708.10.00.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.

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HTS 2708.10.00.00 FAQ

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What does HTS code 2708.10.00.00 cover?

HTS code 2708.10.00.00 covers pitch, classified under Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 2708.10.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2708.10.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is Free. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from China?

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).

What is the US tariff on pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

What is the US tariff on pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of pitch (HTS 2708.10.00.00) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2708.10.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2708.10.00.00 is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-06.

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