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.
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 pure ortho-xylene (99% or higher) as a separate chemically defined compound
Pure isomers of xylene are classified as separate chemically defined organic compounds in Chapter 29.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing ortho-xylene purity above 50% by weight
• Verify that the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, which would be excluded by Chapter 27 Note 1(a)
• Ensure proper labeling for hazardous chemicals under Canadian regulations
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.