A Lignite is a brownish-black coal of low rank with high inherent moisture and volatile matter content, used almost exclusively for electric power generation. Also referred to as brown coal.

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"Lignite" is in the NAICS Code "212111"
(Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface MiningCoal, bituminous, beneficiating)


"Lignite" is in the HS Code "2706"
Tar Distilled From Coal, From Lignite Or From Peat, And Other Mineral Tars, Whether Or Not Dehydrate

"Lignite" is in the UNSPSC Code "15101602"
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