HS Code 2704Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon
1 six-digit code · Heading 4 of 16 in Chapter 27 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2704 is where coke, semi-coke and retort carbon are classified, and some people write it as HSN code 2704. This page shows what fits, what does not and where to find trade records.
Heading 2704does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon” classify at the single six-digit code 270400. The heading is number 4 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.
Six-digit codes under heading 2704
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 270400 | Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon |
What HS code 2704 covers
Coke is a hard, dry fuel. It is left behind when coal is heated without air. Semi-coke is a similar solid made at a lower heat. Retort carbon is the dense carbon that builds up inside the vessels used in this process. The heading names all three.
The raw material matters. Only coal-based coke, lignite coke and peat coke belong here. The words "whether or not agglomerated" mean the goods may be pressed into lumps or left loose. Agglomerated coke and loose coke are treated the same way.
Buyers often call the furnace grade metallurgical coke. The name of the use does not change the heading. What counts is the raw material the coke was made from.
The WCO list ends at 270400, so there is nothing to choose between at six digits. Countries may add their own extra digits for tariff classification, so check your local tariff for the final line. If you are unsure about a product, try the HS code classifier.
- Coal-based coke
- Lignite coke and peat coke
- Semi-coke
- Retort carbon
- Agglomerated and loose coke
Pitch coke vs petroleum coke: which heading?
Many people mix coke with other goods in this chapter. Ask two questions. What was the raw material? What form is the product in? Then match it to a heading below.
Petroleum coke is made from oil, so it sits in heading 2713 with petroleum bitumen and other oil residues. Pitch coke is made from coal tar or other mineral tars, so it sits in heading 2708 with pitch. Neither is classified under 2704.
- 2701: coal, plus solid fuels pressed from it. This is the raw fuel, not the coke.
- 2702: lignite. 2703: peat. These are raw materials before they become coke.
- 2708: pitch and pitch coke.
Other headings in Chapter 27
If coke is not what you ship, a nearby heading may fit better. Go back to the chapter page to compare headings side by side. You can also browse all HS code chapters to leave the mineral fuels group. Each heading page lists its own codes, so it is easy to move around without losing your place.
Import export data: find coke importers and exporters
Many readers come here to learn who buys and sells coke across borders. Coke import data and coke export data show which companies ship goods under 270400 and between which countries. Start from the import data page or the export data page. To reach the companies themselves, use buyer data or supplier data.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 27
- 2701Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal4 codes
- 2702Lignite; whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet2 codes
- 2703Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated1 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 2704?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2704: common questions
What does HSN code 2704 cover?
It covers solid coke and semi-coke, plus retort carbon. HSN is just another way people write the same four-digit heading.
What is the HS code for retort carbon?
Retort carbon is named in the heading text, so it is classified at 270400 together with coke and semi-coke.
What is the difference between coke 2704 and petroleum coke 2713?
Heading 2713 is for petroleum coke, which is a residue of oil.
Is pitch coke classified under 2704 or 2708?
Pitch coke goes under 2708.
Who imports coke under HS code 2704?
Open the import data page and the buyer data page to look for named companies. Supplier data shows the sellers on the other side.
Where can I check coke shipments by buyer and supplier?
Use the export data and supplier data pages for sellers, and the buyer data page for importers. Searching for 270400 narrows the results to this heading.
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