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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a mixture of aromatic hydrocarbons not meeting the specific toluene criteria
Other aromatic coal tar products not covered by specific subheadings fall under 2707.99.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not a waste oil as defined in chapter note 3, which would fall under heading 27.10
• Provide evidence of the refining process to demonstrate coal tar origin
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other substances that could alter its classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2707.20.00
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.
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.