2701 - Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal:

HTS Code 2701 encompasses coal and solid fuel products derived from coal. This category specifically includes all forms of coal, whether in lump, fine, or pulverized states, provided they have not undergone agglomeration or shaping into manufactured fuels. It also covers agglomerated or shaped solid fuels that are manufactured directly from coal.

This classification is distinguished from sibling categories within the broader HTS system, such as those in Chapter 01 which deal with live animals. Chapter 27, where 2701 resides, is dedicated to mineral fuels and related products, setting it apart from unrelated goods. Within Chapter 27, HTS 2701 focuses exclusively on coal and its direct solid fuel derivatives, differentiating it from other mineral fuels like petroleum products (Chapter 27) or natural gas.

Within HTS 2701, the primary subdivisions distinguish between raw or pulverized coal and manufactured solid fuels. The subcategory 2701.20.00.00 specifically addresses briquettes, ovoids, and similar solid fuels that have been manufactured from coal, typically through compression or binding processes. This distinction allows for more granular classification based on the form and processing of the coal product.