HTS US: 2705.00.00.00
Description
This heading includes various manufactured gaseous products derived primarily from coal and other solid carbonaceous materials. These gases are produced by processes such as gasification and are used for heating, lighting, chemical synthesis, and as fuel sources. The category explicitly excludes petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
- Coal gas: Gas obtained by the destructive distillation of bituminous coal, containing hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide and other gases.
- Water gas: A mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen produced by passing steam over hot coal or coke.
- Producer gas: A low-calorific gas made by blowing air through coke or coal, mainly composed of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen.
- Similar gases: Other manufactured gaseous mixtures resembling the above but excluding petroleum and other hydrocarbons.
These gases are typically supplied in gaseous form but may also be compressed or liquefied for transport and storage.
Code Hierarchy
- Section IV: Chemicals and Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 27: Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils and Products of Their Distillation; Bituminous Substances; Mineral Waxes
- Heading 2705: Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2705.00.00.00– The full code specifies this specific type of manufactured coal-derived gases.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 2705 is represented by a single 10-digit US HTS code due to the specificity of the product category. The full code 2705.00.00.00 encompasses all related gases excluding petroleum-based gaseous hydrocarbons.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2705.00 | Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases | General heading for manufactured gases derived from coal and similar sources excluding petroleum gases. |
2705.00.00.00 |
Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons | Includes all forms of these gases whether compressed, liquefied, or in gaseous state. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure proper classification, note that the following are excluded from this heading:
- Petroleum gases and gaseous hydrocarbons: These fall under different headings such as 2711 (Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons).
- Natural gas: Raw natural gas is classified separately under heading 2711.
- Manufactured gas mixtures containing significant petroleum derivatives: Classified under other relevant petroleum gas subheadings.
Notes
- Usage: These gases have historically been important for lighting and heating but are now often replaced by natural gas or LPG in many applications.
- Regulation and Safety: Importation and handling of these gases are subject to strict safety and environmental regulations due to their flammability and toxicity.
- Tariffs and Trade: Duty rates for this code vary depending on trade agreements and intended use; importers should check the latest USHTS and customs rulings for applicable rates.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of producer gas for industrial heating.US HTS Code:
2705.00.00.00Unit of Quantity: Cubic meter (m³) or kilogram (kg) depending on state of the gas.
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Subject to specific duty and regulatory requirements).
Additional Requirements: Compliance with environmental and safety standards for flammable gases.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
- HTS 2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, and other mineral waxes.
- HTS 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases, and other nonmetallic elements gases.
- HTS 3824: Chemical preparations not elsewhere specified or included, potentially containing gas mixtures for specialized industrial use.
