Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene)

HS v2017 Code: 270710

About oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene)

HS code 270710 covers the oils and products derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader chemical and energy sectors, providing essential feedstocks and intermediates for a wide range of downstream applications. The production and trade of these coal tar-derived products are of significant economic importance, contributing to the global supply of key industrial and consumer goods.

Production process

The main production technique for HS code 270710 involves the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. This process separates the tar into various fractions, each containing a unique blend of aromatic hydrocarbons and other organic compounds. The resulting products, such as benzol (benzene), are then further refined and processed to meet the specific requirements of different industries.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 270710 products are high-temperature coal tar and the necessary equipment and infrastructure for the distillation process. Coal tar is a by-product of the coking process, where coal is heated in the absence of oxygen to produce coke, a key ingredient in steel production. The distillation equipment, including retorts, condensers, and fractionating columns, are essential for separating the tar into its various components.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the HS code 270710 industry are the oils and products derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar, such as benzol (benzene). These products are widely used as feedstocks and intermediates in the production of a variety of downstream goods, including 290110 Hydrocarbons, acyclic, 290220 Benzene, and 290290 Cyclic hydrocarbons. The coal tar-derived products covered by this code are essential for the manufacturing of chemicals, fuels, and other industrial and consumer products.

Revisions to 270710

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 270710. The most recent 1 version of this code (270710) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 270710 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/27'>27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2707'>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 non-aromatic constituents</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/270710'>270710: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/270720'>270720: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; toluol (toluene)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/270730'>270730: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/270740'>270740: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; naphthalene</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/270750'>270750: Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures; n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/270791'>270791: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; creosote oils</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/270799'>270799: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; n.e.c. in heading no. 2707</a>"]

    

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