Tar; distilled from coal, lignite or peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars

HS code 270600 covers a diverse range of mineral tars, including those distilled from coal, lignite, or peat. These tars are essential raw materials for various industries, serving as feedstocks for the production of fuels, chemicals, and other valuable products. As a key component of the broader energy and petrochemical sectors, the tar industry plays a vital role in supporting economic growth and development across multiple industries.

The production of mineral tars covered under HS code 270600 typically involves the distillation or thermal processing of coal, lignite, or peat. This process separates the tar from other components, such as gases and solid residues. The resulting tar may undergo further dehydration or partial distillation to meet specific quality requirements or end-use applications.

The primary inputs for the mineral tar industry under HS code 270600 are the raw materials - coal, lignite, and peat. These natural resources are extracted and processed through various mining and thermal treatment techniques. In addition to the raw materials, the industry also requires specialized equipment and machinery for the distillation and refining processes, as well as energy sources to power the production facilities.

The main outputs of the mineral tar industry covered by HS code 270600 are the tars themselves, which can be further processed and utilized in a wide range of applications. These tars may be used as feedstocks for the production of 271220 Petroleum bitumen, 271500 Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch, or other 271500 Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch products. Additionally, the tars may be refined and used in the manufacture of various chemicals, fuels, and other industrial materials.