TARIFF TRACKER
Commerce opens a Section 232 investigation into anthracite coal imports
Commerce is seeking comments on whether imports of anthracite coal affect U.S. national security. Comments are due by July 21, 2026.
Updated October 12, 2026
STATUS
Proposed
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Section 232
COUNTRIES
All countries
HTS CHAPTERS
27
COVERED GOODS
Investigation covers anthracite coal under HTSUS 2701.11.0000 and metallurgical bituminous coal under HTSUS 2701.12.0010.
WHAT TO DO (OUR GUIDANCE, NOT LEGAL ADVICE)
If you import or buy anthracite coal or metallurgical bituminous coal, check whether your SKUs fall under HTSUS 2701.11.0000 or 2701.12.0010. Submit any comments, data, or supply chain information to BIS by July 21, 2026 if this investigation affects your operations.
SOURCES
Bureau of Industry and Security notice, 91 FR 41619 (July 7, 2026)
QUOTES FROM THE SOURCE
Signed: "On June 29, 2026, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of anthracite coal." (source)
Countries: "the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation under Section 232 (19 U.S.C. 1862) to determine the effects on national security of imports of anthracite coal." (source)
Covered goods: "For the purposes of this investigation, anthracite coal encompasses products classified under HTSUS code 2701.11.0000 (Anthracite Coal) and 2701.12.0010 (Metallurgical Bituminous Coal)." (source)
Status: "Comments may be submitted at any time but must be received by July 21, 2026." (source)
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