HS Code 2705
Coal Gas and Industrial Gases
HS code 2705 covers coal gas, water gas, producer gas, and similar industrial gases, excluding petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
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HS Code 2705 — Coal Gas and Industrial Gases
This code covers gases produced by the carbonisation of coal or from water and steam reaction with fuel. These industrial gases are used as fuel for heating or as raw materials in chemical syntheses.
What's included
- Coal gas
- Water gas
- Producer gas
- Synthesis gas (Syngas) from coal
What's excluded
- Natural gas → use
2711(Natural gas and other gaseous hydrocarbons belong to heading 2711.)
Common examples
- Coke oven gas
- Blue water gas
- Producer gas for industrial furnaces
- Town gas
Frequently asked questions
Can natural gas be classified under 2705?
No, natural gas is a hydrocarbon classified under 2711. HS 2705 is strictly for gases manufactured via chemical or thermal processing of solid fuels.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
- Documentation: Usually transported via pipeline; volume and pressure measurement logs required for customs.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Germany, China, USA
- Top importers: Neighboring industrial countries via pipeline
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Key takeaway
Relates to manufactured gases from solid fuels, often used in integrated steel or chemical plants.
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