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High-Temperature Tar Xylene Fraction

High-Temperature Tar Xylene Fraction is a distillation fraction from high-temperature coal tar with more than 50% xylenes, applied in adhesive formulations and as a diluent. It qualifies under tariff item 2707.30.00 as xylol (xylenes) due to aromatic excess over non-aromatics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12.10Same rate: Free

If the fraction is from petroleum

Petroleum-derived fractions fall under heading 27.10.

2902.43.00Same rate: Free

If the product is pure p-xylene

Pure compounds are excluded from Chapter 27 by Note 1.

3506.91.00Same rate: Free

If sold as an adhesive with added polymers

Prepared adhesives are classified under heading 35.06.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Maintain records showing the fraction is from high-temperature coal tar and xylenes exceed 50% by weight

• Ensure the product is not a separate chemically defined compound

• Verify if the adhesive end-use requires Canadian food-contact or consumer product compliance

Related Products under Tariff item 2707.30.00

Coal Tar Xylene Solvent

Coal Tar Xylene Solvent is a xylene-rich solvent from coal tar distillation with over 50% xylenes, used in printing inks and rubber processing. It is categorized under tariff item 2707.30.00 as xylol (xylenes) because aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic constituents, meeting Chapter 27 requirements.

Commercial Coal Tar Xylol

Commercial Coal Tar Xylol is a commercial-grade xylol (xylenes) from coal tar distillation with over 50% purity, used in degreasing and cleaning compounds. It falls under tariff item 2707.30.00 as xylol (xylenes) because the aromatic profile exceeds non-aromatics per subheading note 3.

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 p-Xylene Solvent Blend

High-Purity p-Xylene Solvent Blend is a p-xylene dominant mixture from coal tar distillation, containing more than 50% xylenes by weight, used in pharmaceutical extraction solvents. It qualifies under tariff item 2707.30.00 as xylol (xylenes) because aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic constituents per Chapter 27.