Pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HS code 270820 covers pitch coke, a solid residue obtained from the distillation of coal tar or other mineral tars. Pitch coke is a crucial raw material for various industries, including aluminum production, steel manufacturing, and the production of electrodes and other carbon-based products. Its importance lies in its ability to serve as a high-quality, energy-dense fuel and a source of carbon for industrial processes.

Pitch coke is produced through the distillation of coal tar or other mineral tars. The process typically involves heating the tar to high temperatures, which causes the lighter fractions to evaporate, leaving behind the heavier pitch residue. This pitch is then further processed, often through calcination, to remove any remaining volatile components and produce the final pitch coke product.

The primary inputs for the production of pitch coke are coal tar or other mineral tars, which serve as the raw material. Additionally, the process may require specialized equipment, such as distillation units, calcination furnaces, and material handling systems. Energy, in the form of heat, is also a significant input for the production of pitch coke.

The primary output of HS code 270820 is pitch coke, which is used as a fuel and a carbon source in various industries. The pitch coke produced may be consumed by industries such as 760110 Aluminum production, 720810 Steel manufacturing, and the production of 854511 Electrodes and other carbon-based products.