Pitch; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars

HS code 270810 covers pitch, a black or dark-colored solid or semi-solid material obtained as a by-product during 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 component in the broader coal and petroleum-based products industry. Its unique physical and chemical properties make it a crucial input for various manufacturing processes, contributing to the overall economy.

Pitch is primarily produced through the distillation of coal tar or other mineral tars. The process involves heating the raw material to high temperatures, which causes the volatile components to evaporate, leaving behind the pitch. The pitch is then further refined and processed to meet specific quality and performance requirements for its intended use.

The main inputs required for the production of pitch under HS code 270810 are coal tar or other mineral tars, which serve as the raw materials. Additionally, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as distillation units, heating systems, and storage facilities, to handle and process the raw materials effectively.

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 290290 Cyclic hydrocarbons. Pitch is a crucial input for industries such as construction, roofing, and various chemical manufacturing processes.