HTS 2710.12.90.00 · Chapter 27
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General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 2710.12.90.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 7%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A+,AU,…
- Special / FTA rate
- 25%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 27
- Mineral fuels, mineral…
According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.
The verdict
According to the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition ad-valorem general rates on PlainTariff, HTS 2710.12.90.00 ranks #2134 of 6827 among dutiable tariff lines (highest duty = #1, matching /rankings/highest-tariffs). At 7%, the general duty is well above typical US import duties, higher than 84% of the 13,544 ad-valorem lines.
- 7%
- General (MFN) rate
- #2134 of 6827
- among dutiable lines
- Ch 27
- Mineral fuels, mineral…
Where HTS 2710.12.90.00 sits in the US duty-rate distribution
All rate-bearing tariff lines in the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition; this is a rate comparison, not a classification recommendation.
7% Top 16% higher than 84% of 13,544 rate-bearing tariff lines
USITC tariff lines grouped by their published general (MFN) duty rate
Each bar is a published general (MFN) duty-rate band; taller bars hold more rate-bearing tariff lines. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source US International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule · 2026-05-15
About HTS 2710.12.90.00
HTS code 2710.12.90.00 classifies imports of: Other. This line sits within Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Section V (Mineral Products), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: kg, liters. A footnote applies to this classification: For ethyl alcohol or a mixture thereof from CBERA beneficiaries, see section 423 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2703 note); for ethyl alcohol or a mixture thereof from DR-CAFTA beneficiaries, see section 201(a)(3)(B)(ii) of the DR-CAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 4031(a)(3)(B)(ii)). See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 2710.12.90.00 is 7%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 25% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: For ethyl alcohol or a mixture thereof from CBERA beneficiaries, see section 423 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2703 note); for ethyl alcohol or a mixture thereof from DR-CAFTA beneficiaries, see section 201(a)(3)(B)(ii) of the DR-CAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 4031(a)(3)(B)(ii)). See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 2710.12.90.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 7% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 25% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- kg, liters
- Section
- V: Mineral Products
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- For ethyl alcohol or a mixture thereof from CBERA beneficiaries, see section 423 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2703 note); for ethyl alcohol or a mixture thereof from DR-CAFTA beneficiaries, see section 201(a)(3)(B)(ii) of the DR-CAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 4031(a)(3)(B)(ii)). See 9903.88.03.
Related Items in Chapter 27
Showing 10 of 75 tariff lines in HTS Chapter 27.
Anthracite
Bituminous coal
Other coal
Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal
Lignite, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated
Agglomerated lignite
Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon
Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons
Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
Nationwide tariff lines with similar duty rates
Two peer sets for HTS 2710.12.90.00, each excluding Chapter 27 so the neighborhoods are not self-containment (the related-items list above stays the within-chapter path).
Similar general (MFN) rate
Nearest other tariff lines by Column 1 general duty (7% here).
Similar Column 2 rate
Nearest other tariff lines by Column 2 (other) duty (25% here).
Next steps
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