Pitch; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HS code 270810 covers the production and trade of pitch, a black or dark-colored solid or semi-solid residue obtained from the distillation of coal tar or other mineral tars. Pitch is a versatile material with a wide range of industrial applications, making it an important commodity within the broader energy and chemical sectors. Its unique properties and availability from various tar sources contribute to its significance in the global economy.

Pitch is primarily produced through the distillation of coal tar or other mineral tars. The tar is heated and the lighter fractions are removed, leaving behind the thick, viscous pitch. This process can involve further refining and processing steps to achieve the desired properties and purity levels for specific applications.

The main inputs for the production of pitch under HS code 270810 are coal tar or other mineral tars, which serve as the raw material. Additionally, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as distillation columns, heating systems, and storage tanks, as well as energy sources to power the operations.

The primary output of HS code 270810 is pitch, which can be used in a variety of applications, including 271320 Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil-shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks, 271490 Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil-shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks, n.e.s., and 271500 (Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (for example, bituminous mastics, cut-backs)). Pitch can also be further processed or blended to create other products, such as roofing materials, sealants, and coatings.