HS Code for Anthracite Coal (HS 2701.11)
Anthracite is the highest-rank coal - >86% fixed carbon, very low volatiles. Two main markets: pulverised coal injection (PCI) into blast furnaces (replaces expensive coke), and sinter/pellet plant fuel. Vietnam, Russia, and North Korea (sanctioned) are top producers.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2701.11 | Anthracite, whether or not pulverized, not agglomerated |
| 2701.12 | Bituminous coal, whether or not pulverized, not agglomerated |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% Russian coal fully sanctioned from Aug 2022. |
| India (BCD) | 2.5% Plus 400 INR/MT clean environment cess. |
| China | 3-6% |
| South Korea | 0% |
Numerical Example: 50,000 MT PCI anthracite ~7,500 kcal/kg NAR, FOB Cam Pha Vietnam USD 165/MT, CFR Vizag
50,000 MT PCI anthracite ~7,500 kcal/kg NAR, FOB Cam Pha Vietnam USD 165/MT, CFR Vizag. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · IMSBC Code Group B possible self-heating.
- · MARPOL Annex VI for shipping.
- · EU / UK / Japan / Korea sanctions on Russian coal 2022.
- · ISO 11760 coal rank classification.
- · Vietnam (Vinacomin)
- · Russia (sanctioned into OECD)
- · China (net importer)
- · South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Every tonne of PCI injected into a blast furnace replaces ~0.9 tonne of metallurgical coke. Coke costs USD 350-550/MT while PCI anthracite is USD 150-250/MT. On 4 million MT hot-metal steel plant with 150 kg/tHM PCI rate, savings can be USD 90-150 million/yr.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to energy (HS 2701.11) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 15.0% |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 9.0% |
| China | 0% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 13.0% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Germany | 0% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 0% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 21.0% |
| Vietnam | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Türkiye | 0% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Japan | 0% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Brazil | 0% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 32.0% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 0% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 16.9% |
| Egypt | 0% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 14.0% |
| Nigeria | 0% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 9.1% |
| South Africa | 0% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 16.5% |
| Australia | 0% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.