HS Code 2702Lignite; whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet
2 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 16 in Chapter 27 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2702 is the customs heading for lignite, also called brown coal, with jet left out. This page helps you pick the right subheading and avoid mix-ups with neighbouring fuels.
Heading 2702 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Lignite; whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet” classify either at 270210 or at 270220, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 2 of 16 in Chapter 27, Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, which runs to 43 six-digit codes in all.
Lignite at a glance
Lignite is a soft, brown fuel. It ranks between peat and hard coal in the fuel family. Many traders simply call it brown coal.
Some countries say HSN code 2702 instead of HS heading 2702. Both point to the same goods. The heading sits among the coal and solid fuels of the mineral fuels chapter.
HS code 270210 non-agglomerated lignite vs HS code 270220 agglomerated lignite
One question decides the subheading. Has the lignite been agglomerated? Agglomerated means pressed or bound into a solid shape, such as a block or briquette.
Here is the split in plain words:
- 270210: lignite that has not been agglomerated. It may be ground into powder (pulverised) or left as it is.
- 270220: lignite that has been agglomerated, so it is pressed into a firm form.
How to classify lignite correctly
Work through these checks in order. They keep the choice between the two subheadings simple.
Duty and tax rates change from country to country, so none are listed here. Check the tariff of the country you ship to. The HS code classifier can help if you are unsure about a product.
- Confirm the material is lignite and not another fuel.
- Rule out jet. The wording says excluding jet, so jet never belongs here.
- Look at the form. Loose lumps or powder point to 270210. Pressed lignite points to 270220.
- Write the full six-digit code on your papers, not only the four-digit heading.
Lignite vs coal, peat and coke: related headings
Many buyers ask about the difference between lignite and coal in HS code terms. Real coal, and fuel blocks made from coal, are placed in 2701. Lignite has its own heading and does not move there.
Peat, with its litter, is in 2703. So lignite that has been turned into coke leaves this heading. Lignite wax is a mineral wax, so look in 2712 for it.
HS code 2702 lignite import export data
Lignite import data and lignite export data show who moves this fuel, in what form, and between which markets. Search 2702, or narrow to 270210 or 270220 to separate loose lignite from pressed lignite.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
To find lignite suppliers and exporters, or lignite buyers, start with the supplier data and buyer data pages.
Nearby headings in Chapter 27
- 2701Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal4 codes
- 2703Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated1 code
- 2704Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated…1 code
- 2705Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum…1 code
- 2706Tar distilled from coal, from lignite, peat and other mineral tars, whether…1 code
- 2707Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar…7 codes
- 2708Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars2 codes
- 2709Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals; crude1 code
- 2710Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations…5 codes
- 2711Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons7 codes
- 2712Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax…3 codes
- 2713Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils…4 codes
Who ships under 2702?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2702: common questions
What is the HSN code for lignite?
Lignite sits in heading 2702. The full code is either 270210 or 270220, depending on its form.
What is the difference between HS 270210 and 270220?
The test is agglomeration. Pressed lignite goes to 270220, and everything else, including powder, goes to 270210.
Is jet classified under this heading?
No. Jet is named as an exclusion, so it must be classified elsewhere.
What is the difference between lignite and coal HS code?
They sit in different headings. The related headings section above names the neighbours.
Where can I find lignite suppliers and exporters?
Open the supplier data page and search the records for your code.
Can I see lignite buyers by name?
It depends on the market. A free demo shows what your own market offers.
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