Analysis
HTS 2702.10.00 covers lignite, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated under heading 2702 (lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet).
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 89% of the 46 tariff lines in chapter 27. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other line in the same group is 2702.20.00 (agglomerated lignite, duty-free).
Census statistics map these goods to NAICS 21211 (Coal Mining), an industry of 491 US establishments employing 42,347 people. That is the industry code a US manufacturer of the same product would normally use.
Every edition we compared, from Jan 2023 to Oct 2026 (Rev. 22), shows the same general rate of Free.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2702.20.00 | Agglomerated lignite | Free |