o-Xylene (Ortho-Xylene)
o-Xylene (ortho-xylene) is a colorless, flammable liquid aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H4(CH3)2, used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined compound, meeting Chapter 29 note 1(a), and is not excluded by any legal note.
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 mixture of xylene isomers
Mixed xylenes are classified under a different subheading.
If the product is derived from coal tar and contains other hydrocarbons
Coal tar-derived xylenes may fall under this heading if not pure.
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
• Classify the product as a separate chemically defined compound, ensuring no additives are present that make it suitable for a specific use
• Verify that the product is not mixed with other isomers, as that would change classification
• Prepare a safety data sheet (SDS) for CBSA inspection, as o-xylene is flammable
Related Products under Tariff item 2902.41.00
Electronic Grade o-Xylene for Photoresist
Ultra-high purity o-xylene (99.99%) used as a solvent in photoresist formulations for semiconductor manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, meeting the purity standards of Chapter 29, and is not put up for retail sale, ensuring classification under this tariff item.
Industrial Grade o-Xylene 99.5% Purity
Industrial grade o-xylene with 99.5% purity, primarily used as a feedstock for phthalic anhydride production via catalytic oxidation. As a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, it qualifies under Chapter 29 and is not excluded by any legal note.
o-Xylene for Pesticide Intermediate
Refined o-xylene used as a precursor for o-xylenol in pesticide synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, and its use as an intermediate does not affect classification under this tariff item, as it is not put up for retail sale or formulated.
o-Xylene Rubber Processing Solvent
o-Xylene used as a swelling agent and solvent in synthetic rubber processing, such as tire manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon, and its application as a solvent does not exclude it from Chapter 29, provided it is not formulated with other substances.
o-Xylene Solvent for Paint Manufacturing
Technical grade o-xylene used as a solvent in alkyd resin paints and coatings. It is a separate chemically defined compound, and despite its solvent application, it is not excluded from Chapter 29 unless it is put up for retail sale or formulated with other ingredients.
Phthalic Anhydride Feedstock o-Xylene
o-Xylene specifically refined for oxidation to phthalic anhydride in plasticizer manufacturing. It is a pure cyclic hydrocarbon, meeting Chapter 29 note 1(a), and is not excluded by any legal note, as it is not put up for retail sale or formulated.