Oils and other products of the distillation of high — HTS 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
Chapter 27 › Heading 2707
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2707 is a broad product category for oils and other products obtained by distilling high-temperature coal tar. It also covers similar products when the weight of the aromatic constituents is greater than the weight of the nonaromatic constituents. In this context, “aromatic” refers to certain chemically structured hydrocarbon compounds, not simply a product’s smell.
The heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subheadings and compare the product’s actual composition, material or product type, and sometimes its stated use or processing. The correct choice depends on the product as imported, including whether it is a single compound, a defined mixture, or a particular distillation fraction. Classification may require technical documentation and customs-broker or laboratory review.
What to check
- Obtain the supplier’s specification sheet, safety data sheet, certificate of analysis, and manufacturing description.
- Confirm whether the product is actually derived from high-temperature coal tar or is a similar aromatic product from another source.
- Check the weight-based proportion of aromatic versus nonaromatic constituents using a reliable composition analysis; do not rely only on the trade name.
- Read every subheading under heading 2707 and match the product’s material, fraction, compound, or other described type to the most specific provision.
- Verify the final 8-digit code against current official HTSUS text and request broker or specialist advice when the composition or source is unclear.
HTS heading 2707 summary
Oils and other products of the distillation of high is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2707.10.00.00 👉 | Benzene | Free | — | Free |
| 2707.20.00.00 👉 | Toluene | Free | — | Free |
| 2707.30.00 👉 | Xylenes | Free | — | Free |
| 2707.40.00.00 👉 | Naphthalene | Free | — | Free |
| 2707.50.00.00 👉 | Other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures of which 65 percent or more by volume (including losses) distills at 250˚C by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method) | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.