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.
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 chemically modified toluene derivative used as a pharmaceutical intermediate
Chemically modified derivatives fall under chapter 29, not heading 27.07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not classified as a medicament, which would fall under heading 30.03 or 30.04 per chapter note 1(b)
• Provide documentation showing the toluene is used as a solvent, not as an active ingredient
• Confirm the toluene content exceeds 50% by weight with a certificate of analysis
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.
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.