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

HS v2022 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 industries. 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, including benzol (benzene), which is the primary output covered by this code. The distillation is typically carried out in specialized refinery units, where the coal tar is heated and the different components are separated based on their boiling points.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of HS code 270710 products include high-temperature coal tar, which is a by-product of the coking process in steel production. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized distillation equipment, energy sources, and skilled labor to operate the refining processes effectively.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 270710 is benzol (benzene), which is a widely used chemical feedstock. Benzene is a key ingredient in the production of 290220 Benzene and other aromatic hydrocarbons, which are then consumed by industries such as 290511 Methanol, 290230 Toluene, and 290290 Other cyclic hydrocarbons.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 270710.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/27'>27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2707'>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/v2022/270710'>270710: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/270720'>270720: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; toluol (toluene)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/270730'>270730: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/270740'>270740: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; naphthalene</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/270750'>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/v2022/270791'>270791: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; creosote oils</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/270799'>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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