Commerce Probes If Anthracite Coal Imports Threaten National Security
Published Date: 7/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is checking if importing anthracite coal affects national security. If you’re involved in coal, energy, or trade, your input matters! You have until July 21, 2026, to share your thoughts, which could influence future rules and money moves around coal imports.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Section 232 Investigation Started
On June 29, 2026 the Secretary of Commerce opened a Section 232 investigation into whether imports of anthracite coal affect U.S. national security. The investigation is active and could lead to future decisions that concern coal producers, steelmakers, importers, and related businesses. You can submit written comments to BIS by July 21, 2026.
Tariffs or Quotas Could Be Considered
The Department will evaluate whether additional measures, including tariffs or quotas, are necessary to protect national security as part of this Section 232 investigation. If such measures were later imposed, they would apply to imports of anthracite coal and related products.
Public Comments Requested on Specific Criteria
BIS invites written comments by July 21, 2026 on specific factors such as U.S. demand and projected demand for anthracite, domestic production capacity, foreign supply-chain concentration, foreign subsidies, export restrictions, impacts on U.S. manufacturing employment, and other national security-related factors listed in Sec. 705.4. Stakeholders in coal, steel, trade, and related sectors can provide data and analyses on these points.
Products Covered by Investigation
The investigation covers anthracite coal products classified under HTSUS codes 2701.11.0000 (Anthracite Coal) and 2701.12.0010 (Metallurgical Bituminous Coal). If you import, export, or sell products under these HTSUS codes, those shipments are within the scope of this review.
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