Pharmaceutical Grade Toluene
Pharmaceutical Grade Toluene is ultra-high purity toluene (USP/EP grade) used as an extraction solvent in drug manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2902.30.00, with strict control of residual solvents.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a heterocyclic compound, not toluene
Pharmaceutical intermediates with heteroatoms are classified elsewhere.
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 compliance with USP or EP standards to support the grade claim
• Ensure the product is not mixed with any other substances that could alter classification
• Check if a Drug Establishment Licence is needed if used in drug manufacturing
Related Products under Tariff item 2902.30.00
ACS Reagent Toluene
ACS Reagent Toluene is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon (C6H5CH3) meeting stringent American Chemical Society specifications for laboratory use. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, qualifying under tariff item 2902.30.00 as toluene, and is used in analytical chemistry, extractions, and chromatography.
Industrial Grade Toluene
Industrial Grade Toluene is a colorless liquid aromatic hydrocarbon used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives. As a separate chemically defined compound, it is classified under tariff item 2902.30.00, regardless of its industrial application.
Nitration Grade Toluene
Nitration Grade Toluene is a high-purity form of toluene refined for nitration reactions to produce explosives or pharmaceuticals. It remains a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2902.30.00, with strict impurity limits for controlled processes.
Paint Thinner Toluene
Paint Thinner Toluene is technical-grade toluene packaged for use as a paint thinner or surface cleaner. It is classified under tariff item 2902.30.00 as toluene, provided it contains only minimal stabilizers for safety, per chapter note 1(f).
Toluene with Stabilizer
Toluene with Stabilizer is toluene containing a polymerization inhibitor like BHT for safe transport. Per chapter note 1(f), such stabilizers necessary for preservation do not remove the product from tariff item 2902.30.00, as long as they do not make it suitable for a specific use.