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Commerce reviews coal import risk after Section 232 comment window closes
Updated · Impact score 88/100 · Confidence 98%
Commerce's Section 232 national-security investigation into imports of anthracite coal and metallurgical bituminous coal remains active after its public-comment window closed on July 21, 2026.
Why it matters
No tariff or quota has been imposed, but the investigation covers HTSUS 2701.11.0000 and 2701.12.0010 and considers whether tariffs, quotas, or other measures are needed. Steelmakers, coal importers, and industrial buyers should now watch for Commerce's findings and any resulting presidential action.
What to check next
Map current and contracted imports under HTSUS 2701.11.0000 and 2701.12.0010, preserve landed-cost scenarios for possible tariffs or quotas, and monitor BIS docket BIS-2026-0298 and presidential actions for an outcome.
Deadline
Anthracite Section 232 comments due:
Affected entities
- Commerce / BIS
- HTSUS 2701.11.0000 — Anthracite coal
- HTSUS 2701.12.0010 — Metallurgical bituminous coal
- Steelmaking inputs
- Industrial coal imports