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 carbon electrodes. As a high-carbon, low-ash content material, pitch coke plays a vital role in the global energy and industrial supply chains, contributing to the efficient and sustainable operation of numerous sectors.

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 vaporize and the heavier, carbon-rich residue to solidify. This residue is then further processed and refined to meet the specific requirements of various end-use applications.

The primary inputs for the production of pitch coke are coal tar or other mineral tars, which are obtained as by-products from the coking or gasification of coal, or the refining of crude oil. In addition to the raw material, the production of pitch coke requires specialized equipment, such as distillation units, heating systems, and processing facilities, as well as skilled labor to operate and maintain the production process.

Pitch coke is a versatile material with a wide range of applications. It is primarily used as a raw material in the production of aluminum, where it is consumed in the manufacture of carbon anodes. Pitch coke is also used in the steel industry as a reducing agent and as a source of carbon in the production of various steel products. Additionally, pitch coke is utilized in the manufacture of carbon electrodes, which are essential components in the production of graphite and other carbon-based materials. 271111 Natural gas, 271112 Propane, and 271113 Butanes are some of the other HS codes that may consume the output of pitch coke production.