HTS 2707.99.40Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the nonaromatic constituents:Other: Other: Carbazole having a purity of 65 percent or more by weight

What that translates to:Carbazole 65% purity or higher

Also written 27079940 or 2707.99.4000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Carbazole 65% purity or higher (HTS 2707.99.40) from China owe 28% + 0.9¢ per kg in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: a 0.9¢/kg + 3% regular duty plus a 25% China tariff (Section 301).

Total duty rate28% + 0.9¢ per kgThat's $2,800 on a $10,000 shipment, plus the per-unit charge.

China tariffSection 301, since May 10, 201925%

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff schedule0.9¢/kg + 3%

Total duty28% + 0.9¢ per kg

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action (List 3 raised to 25% from May 10, 2019), 84 FR 20459, May 9, 2019; HTS 9903.88.03.

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Official description

Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the nonaromatic constituents: Other: Other: Carbazole having a purity of 65 percent or more by weight

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes.

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The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

2707.99.4000 (2707994000)Carbazole having a purity of 65 percent or more by weight · reported in kg

What changed for this code

Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 2707.99.40

What is the duty rate for HTS 2707.99.40?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is 0.9¢/kg + 3%. Goods from China owe 28% + 0.9¢ per kg in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 2707.99.40 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 2 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026: China, Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 2707.99.40 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 2707.99.40 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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