Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes)

HS v2022 Code: 270730

About oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes)

HS code 270730 covers a range of products derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. These oils and products play a crucial role in various industries, serving as essential raw materials and intermediates for the production of a wide array of chemicals, fuels, and other valuable commodities. As a key component of the broader coal and petroleum-based chemical industry, this code represents an important segment of the global economy, with significant implications for sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation.

Production process

The production of the goods covered under HS code 270730 typically involves the distillation of high-temperature coal tar, a byproduct of the coking process in steel production. This process separates the coal tar into its constituent fractions, each with its own unique properties and applications. The main steps involved include heating the coal tar to high temperatures, fractional distillation to isolate specific compounds, and further processing or refining to meet the desired specifications for various end-use applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 270730 include high-temperature coal tar, which is the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized distillation and refining equipment, as well as energy sources such as electricity or natural gas to power the production processes. Skilled labor, including chemical engineers and technicians, is also a crucial input for the efficient and safe operation of these facilities.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 270730 include a range of aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, and xylenes, which are widely used as feedstocks in the production of various chemicals, fuels, and other products. These outputs may be further consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 290220 Benzene and 290260 Xylenes.

Revisions to 270730

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 270730. The most recent 1 version of this code (270730) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 270730.

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

    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/v2022/270730'>270730: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/270710'>270710: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/270720'>270720: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; toluol (toluene)</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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