Chapter 2707 — Customs Tariff Headings

2707.20.00Toluol (toluene)

2707.30.00Xylol (xylenes)

2707.40.00Naphthalene

2707.50.00Other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250°C by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method)

2707.9Other:

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Products classified under Tariff item 27.07

Aromatic Benzene Fraction

> A distillate fraction derived from coal tar in which aromatic constituents, primarily benzene at over 50% by weight, exceed non-aromatic constituents. This product is obtained from high-temperature coal tar distillation and is an essential raw material for synthetic rubber production. It meets the criteria of subheading 2707.10 as a benzol (benzene) product.

Benzol Solvent Grade

> Benzol (benzene) obtained from coal tar rectification, containing over 50% benzene by weight, with aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatics. This solvent-grade product is used as an industrial solvent for resins and adhesives. It is classified under tariff item 2707.10.00 as a high-temperature coal tar distillate.

Coal Tar Benzene 95%

> A benzene product derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with a benzene content of 95% by weight, ensuring aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones. This high-purity benzene is commonly used in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis. It falls under tariff item 2707.10.00 as benzol (benzene).

High Temperature Coal Tar Benzene

> A benzene fraction specifically obtained from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with benzene content exceeding 50% by weight and aromatic constituents dominating. This product is used in styrene production and other petrochemical intermediates. It is classified under tariff item 2707.10.00 due to its origin and composition.

Industrial Grade Benzene

> High-purity benzene derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar, containing more than 50% benzene by weight as per subheading 2707.10 notes. This industrial-grade product is used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It meets the criteria for tariff item 2707.10.00 as benzol (benzene).

Aromatic Toluene Solvent

Aromatic toluene solvent derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic ones and a toluene content above 50% by weight. Used primarily in ink and coating applications, it meets the subheading note 3 requirement for classification under tariff item 2707.20.00.

BTX Toluene Fraction

A toluene-rich fraction obtained from BTX (benzene-toluene-xylene) distillation of coal tar, with toluene exceeding 50% by weight. This product is primarily used as a petrochemical feedstock and qualifies under tariff item 2707.20.00 due to its coal tar origin and aromatic dominance.

Coal Tar Toluene for Adhesives

Toluene extracted from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with purity exceeding 50% by weight, used in rubber and adhesive manufacturing. The product's aromatic content surpasses non-aromatic constituents, aligning with the chapter 27 note 2 and subheading note 3 criteria for tariff item 2707.20.00.

High-Purity Toluol (Toluene)

High-purity toluol, the traditional name for toluene from coal tar, with over 50% purity by weight. This product is an essential raw material for benzene derivatives and explosives production, and it falls under tariff item 2707.20.00 as an aromatic-dominant coal tar distillate.

Industrial Grade Toluene

Industrial grade toluene derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, containing more than 50% by weight toluene as per subheading note 3. Used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives, this product meets the aromatic dominance criteria for tariff item 2707.20.00.

Refined Coal Tar Toluene

Refined toluene from coal tar with a concentration exceeding 50%, used in resin production. The product's aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic constituents, and it qualifies under tariff item 2707.20.00 as a high-temperature coal tar distillate.

Toluene for Paint Thinners

Coal tar toluene meeting more than 50% weight purity, used in formulating paint thinners and varnishes. This product falls under tariff item 2707.20.00 as a high-temperature coal tar distillation product with predominant aromatic content, per subheading note 3.

Toluene for Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Coal tar toluene with purity above 50% by weight, used as a solvent in pharmaceutical synthesis. This product qualifies under tariff item 2707.20.00 for its distillation source and aromatic composition, provided it is not a medicament of heading 30.03 or 30.04.

Toluene from Coking Plant Tar

Toluene recovered from coking plant high-temperature coal tar, with purity exceeding 50% by weight. Used in solvent extraction, this product fits tariff item 2707.20.00 per chapter definitions, as aromatic constituents dominate and toluene content meets subheading note 3.

Toluene Solvent Grade 99%

Solvent-grade toluene at 99% purity from coal tar, where aromatics exceed non-aromatics. Used in extraction processes and cleaning agents, this product is classified in tariff item 2707.20.00 per subheading note 3, which requires more than 50% toluene by weight.

Commercial Xylene Solvent (Coal Tar)

Commercial-grade xylene solvent blend derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, containing more than 50% total xylenes by weight. Used primarily as a thinner in paints and varnishes, its aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic constituents, meeting the criteria of tariff item 2707.30.00.

High-Purity m-Xylene Lab Reagent

ACS-grade meta-xylene with purity exceeding 99%, distilled from coal tar for laboratory and analytical use. Despite high purity, it is not a separate chemically defined compound as it contains residual isomers, and it meets the >50% xylene threshold, classifying it under tariff item 2707.30.00.

High-Purity o-Xylene for Resin Production

Ultra-high purity ortho-xylene at 99.5% from coal tar, tailored for polyester and alkyd resin synthesis via phthalic anhydride route. Containing more than 50% ortho-xylene by weight and with aromatic constituents dominating, this product qualifies for tariff item 2707.30.00.

High Purity Xylene Mix (Coal Tar Base)

High-purity xylene mixture distilled from coal tar with more than 60% total xylenes by weight, used in high-performance coatings. The product's aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic content, and it meets the >50% xylene threshold for subheading 2707.30, making it classifiable under tariff item 2707.30.00.

Industrial Grade m-Xylene 99% Purity

Industrial-grade meta-xylene with over 99% concentration by weight, derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation. Containing more than 50% meta-xylene by weight and with aromatic constituents dominating, this product meets the subheading note for xylenes and falls under tariff item 2707.30.00.

Industrial Grade o-Xylene 99% Purity

High-purity ortho-xylene with over 99% concentration by weight, derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, used primarily as a feedstock in chemical manufacturing. This product contains more than 50% ortho-xylene by weight and meets the aromatic dominance criteria for tariff item 2707.30.00.

Meta-Xylene Heavy Fraction

Heavy distillate fraction from coal tar rich in meta-xylene, containing more than 50% meta-xylene by weight. Used as a solvent in inks and resins, this product meets the subheading note for xylenes and has aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic ones, qualifying for tariff item 2707.30.00.

Mixed Xylenes (Industrial Grade)

Mixed xylenes comprising ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene isomers obtained from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with total xylenes exceeding 50% by weight. This industrial-grade product is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate, and its aromatic content predominates, classifying it under tariff item 2707.30.00.

m-Xylene for Paint Thinners

Refined meta-xylene from high-temperature coal tar with purity exceeding 95%, packaged for use in alkyd paint formulations. This product contains more than 50% meta-xylene by weight, and its aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones, qualifying for tariff item 2707.30.00.

Ortho-Xylene Coal Tar Extract

Ortho-xylene dominant extract from coal tar distillation, containing over 50% ortho-xylene by weight. Used in phthalic anhydride manufacturing, this product meets the subheading note for xylenes and has aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic ones, falling under tariff item 2707.30.00.

o-Xylene Bulk Import Drums

Bulk ortho-xylene shipped in 55-gallon steel drums, with purity exceeding 98% from high-temperature coal tar, for chemical synthesis. Exceeding the 50% ortho-xylene threshold and with aromatic constituents predominating, this product falls under tariff item 2707.30.00.

Para-Xylene Rich Coal Tar Fraction

Coal tar distillate fraction enriched in para-xylene, containing more than 50% para-xylene by weight. Used in the production of purified terephthalic acid for polyester fibers, this product meets the xylene content threshold and aromatic dominance criteria for tariff item 2707.30.00.

Pharmaceutical Grade m-Xylene

Ultra-pure meta-xylene at 99.5%+ purity from coal tar distillation, suitable for fine chemical intermediates. Despite high purity, it contains residual isomers and is not a separate chemically defined compound, meeting the >50% xylene threshold and aromatic dominance for tariff item 2707.30.00.

Technical Grade m-Xylene Solvent

Technical-grade meta-xylene containing 95-98% meta-xylene by weight, sourced from coal tar oils. Exceeding the 50% meta-xylene threshold and with aromatic constituents predominating, this product is used in adhesive manufacturing and falls under tariff item 2707.30.00.

Xylene Mother Liquor from Coal Tar

Mother liquor residue from coal tar xylene purification, containing more than 50% residual xylenes by weight. Recycled in chemical synthesis, this product's aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones, and it meets the subheading note for xylenes, classifying it under tariff item 2707.30.00.

Coal Tar Naphthalene Pellets

Pelletized naphthalene derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, with a naphthalene content exceeding 50% by weight. This product is used as an intermediate in dye production and qualifies under tariff item 2707.40.00 because it meets the subheading note 3 definition for naphthalene, and the aromatic constituents outweigh the non-aromatic ones.

Distilled Coal Tar Naphthalene Liquid

Liquid naphthalene distillate obtained from coal tar, with a naphthalene content above 50% by weight. This product is used as a solvent in chemical synthesis and qualifies under tariff item 2707.40.00 because it meets the subheading note 3 definition and the aromatic constituents dominate.

Industrial Grade Naphthalene Flakes

Industrial-grade naphthalene flakes with a naphthalene content exceeding 50% by weight, derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation. Used in chemical manufacturing, this product falls under tariff item 2707.40.00 as it meets the subheading note 3 definition and the aromatic constituents exceed the non-aromatic ones.

Mothproofing Grade Naphthalene

Naphthalene with a content over 50% by weight, sourced from coal tar and used for industrial mothproofing applications. This bulk product qualifies under tariff item 2707.40.00 because it meets the subheading note 3 definition for naphthalene and the aromatic constituents dominate, even though it is intended for mothproofing rather than chemical synthesis.

Naphthalene-Rich Coal Tar Fraction

A coal tar fraction where naphthalene constitutes more than 50% by weight, obtained directly from distillation. This product qualifies under tariff item 2707.40.00 because it meets the subheading note 3 definition and the aromatic constituents exceed the non-aromatic ones, making it suitable for asphalt modification.

Phthalic Anhydride Feedstock Naphthalene

Naphthalene with a purity exceeding 50% by weight, derived from coal tar distillation and specifically graded for phthalic anhydride production. This product falls under tariff item 2707.40.00 because it meets the subheading note 3 definition for naphthalene and the aromatic constituents dominate, making it suitable for oxidation processes.

Refined Naphthalene Crystals

Crystalline naphthalene containing over 50% naphthalene by weight, obtained from coal tar and used in plastics and resins production. This product qualifies under tariff item 2707.40.00 because it meets the subheading note 3 definition and the aromatic constituents outweigh the non-aromatic ones.

Technical Naphthalene 78% Flakes

Technical-grade naphthalene flakes assaying 78% naphthalene, derived from coal tar and used in PVC plasticizers. This product falls under tariff item 2707.40.00 because it exceeds the 50% naphthalene threshold in subheading note 3 and the aromatic constituents dominate over non-aromatic ones.

Aromatic Solvent Mixture 250°C (Coal Tar Based)

This industrial solvent blend is derived from coal tar distillation and contains aromatic hydrocarbons, with 65% or more by volume distilling at 250°C by the ISO 3405 method. The aromatic constituents exceed the non-aromatic ones, qualifying it under tariff item 2707.50.00. It is used in paints and coatings as a high-solvency solvent.

Coal Tar Wash Oil for Benzene Recovery

Wash oil is a coal tar fraction used in absorption columns to recover benzene from coke oven gas. It contains aromatic hydrocarbons with 65% or more by volume distilling at 250°C, and the aromatic weight exceeds non-aromatic, meeting the criteria for tariff item 2707.50.00. Its primary function is in aromatics purification processes.

Creosote Oil for Wood Preservation

Creosote oil is a dark aromatic hydrocarbon mixture from coal tar distillation, with at least 65% by volume distilling at 250°C per ISO 3405. The aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones, placing it under tariff item 2707.50.00. It is primarily used as a wood preservative for railroad ties and utility poles.

Heavy Aromatic Oil for Rubber Processing

This heavy aromatic oil is derived from coal tar and used as an extender and plasticizer in synthetic rubber manufacturing. It has a distillation profile where 65% or more by volume distills at 250°C, and the aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic, fitting tariff item 2707.50.00. It enhances the processing and properties of rubber compounds.

High Boiling Aromatic Naphtha (Coal Tar)

High boiling aromatic naphtha from coal tar rectification has 65% or more by volume distilling at 250°C per ISO 3405, with aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic. It is used as feedstock for anthracene oil production, meeting the criteria for tariff item 2707.50.00. Its high boiling range makes it suitable for downstream chemical processes.

Industrial Aromatic Extract for Ink Production

This industrial aromatic extract from coal tar serves as a high-solvency solvent in printing ink formulations. It has a distillation profile with 65% or more by volume at 250°C, and the aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic, qualifying under tariff item 2707.50.00. It is essential for dissolving resins and pigments in ink production.

Bridge Timber Creosote Preservation Oil

Bridge Timber Creosote Preservation Oil is a creosote oil distilled from high-temperature coal tar, used to preserve bridge timbers and structural wood. Its aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones by weight, meeting the classification criteria for tariff item 2707.91.00. It provides long-lasting protection against decay and pests in structural applications.

Coal Tar Creosote Oil

Coal Tar Creosote Oil is derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar, with aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic ones by weight. It is a classic creosote oil used in wood preservation and industrial applications. This product fits tariff item 2707.91.00 as a creosote oil from coal tar distillates.

Industrial Creosote Oil for Marine Piling

Industrial Creosote Oil for Marine Piling is a heavy creosote oil from high-temperature coal tar distillation, used for treating marine pilings and docks. Its aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic content, aligning with tariff item 2707.91.00. The product resists marine borers and decay, making it essential for waterfront structures.

Railroad Tie Creosote Treatment Oil

Railroad Tie Creosote Treatment Oil is a high-temperature coal tar creosote oil specifically for impregnating wooden railroad ties. Aromatic constituents predominate, fitting tariff item 2707.91.00 for creosote oils. It extends the service life of ties in harsh conditions, resisting rot and insect damage.

Utility Pole Creosote Impregnation Oil

Utility Pole Creosote Impregnation Oil is produced from coal tar for pressure-treating utility poles and crossarms. It is classified under tariff item 2707.91.00 due to its creosote nature and aromatic dominance. The product meets industry standards for outdoor durability, protecting wood from decay and insects.

Wood Preservation Creosote Oil

Wood Preservation Creosote Oil is an industrial-grade creosote oil from coal tar distillation, used for treating railroad ties and utility poles. It meets tariff item 2707.91.00 criteria with dominant aromatic components. The product provides long-term protection against rot and insect infestation.

2-Picoline (Alpha-Picoline)

2-Picoline (alpha-picoline) is a colorless liquid heterocyclic compound with the formula C5H4NCH3, derived from the distillation of high temperature coal tar where aromatic constituents predominate. It is a picoline, which is explicitly named in the tariff classification for coal tar products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.

3-Picoline (Beta-Picoline)

3-Picoline (beta-picoline) is a methylpyridine isomer obtained from coal tar distillation with aromatic components outweighing non-aromatic ones. It is a picoline, a product specifically recognized in the tariff classification for coal tar products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.

4-Picoline (Gamma-Picoline)

4-Picoline (gamma-picoline) is a coal tar distillate picoline featuring a methyl group at the 4-position of pyridine, with aromatic constituents dominant. It is a picoline, which is explicitly named in the tariff classification for coal tar products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.

Aromatic Rich Coal Tar Naphtha

Aromatic rich coal tar naphtha is a light oil distillate obtained from the distillation of high temperature coal tar. Its aromatic hydrocarbon content exceeds its non-aromatic constituents, qualifying it under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' products of coal tar distillation. This product is typically used as a solvent or chemical intermediate.

Benzolized Light Coal Tar Oil

Benzolized light coal tar oil is a partially benzolized light oil from coal tar distillation, with aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic ones. It contains less than 50% benzene, distinguishing it from benzol (benzene) products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.

Coal Tar Light Oil

Coal tar light oil is obtained from the distillation of high temperature coal tar, primarily containing aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene and toluene. The aromatic constituents outweigh the non-aromatic ones, making it a product of heading 27.07. It is classified under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' since it does not meet the specific subheading criteria for benzol, toluol, or naphthalene.

Coal Tar Wash Oil Light Fraction

Coal tar wash oil light fraction is a light fraction from coal tar wash oils used in benzene recovery, dominated by aromatic constituents. It is a product of high temperature coal tar distillation with aromatics exceeding non-aromatics. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.

Creosote Light Oil Fraction

Creosote light oil fraction is the light oil fraction separated during creosote production from coal tar distillation, rich in aromatics like xylene and naphthalene precursors. The aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones, qualifying it under heading 27.07. It is classified under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.

High-Purity Carbazole Powder (98%)

High-purity carbazole powder (98%) is a refined carbazole powder derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation where aromatic constituents predominate. Carbazole is a product of coal tar distillation, and this product meets the purity criteria for classification under heading 27.07. It falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.