Technical Grade o-Xylene for Solvent Use
Technical Grade o-Xylene for Solvent Use is a coal tar distillation product with over 90% ortho-xylene purity, used as an industrial solvent in paints and coatings. It meets the subheading note for xylol (xylenes) with more than 50% xylenes by weight and aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic ones.
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 solvent is petroleum-derived
Petroleum-based xylene solvents are classified under light oils in heading 27.10.
If the product is pure m-xylene as a separate compound
Pure isomers as separate chemically defined compounds are excluded from Chapter 27 by Note 1.
If the product is incorporated into a paint or varnish solution
Solutions of pigments or paints containing xylene as a vehicle fall under Chapter 32.
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
• Confirm the xylene content exceeds 50% by weight and that the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, which would fall under Chapter 29
• Keep records of the distillation source (high-temperature coal tar) for CBSA verification
• Check if provincial regulations on volatile organic compounds apply to your end use
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.