High-Purity Toluol (Toluene)
Toluol, the traditional name for toluene from coal tar, with over 50% purity by weight. Essential raw material for benzene derivatives and explosives production. HTS 2707.20.00.00 applies to such coal tar aromatic distillates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically synthesized or ultra-pure
Synthetic toluene or grades exceeding basic distillation purity classify as specific cyclic hydrocarbons in Chapter 29.
If benzene content dominates
Products with >50% benzene instead of toluene shift to adjacent subheading 2707.10 within the same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming >50% toluene and coal tar origin; register under TSCA Premanufacture Notification if new use; pitfall: confusing with synthetic toluene under Chapter 29
Related Products under HTS 2707.20.00.00
Industrial Grade Toluene
High-purity toluene derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, containing more than 50% by weight toluene as per subheading 2707.20 requirements. Used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives. Classified under HTS 2707.20.00.00 due to its aromatic composition where aromatic constituents exceed nonaromatic ones.
Toluene for Paint Thinners
Coal tar toluene meeting >50% weight purity, used in formulating paint thinners and varnishes. Falls under 2707.20.00.00 as a high-temperature coal tar distillation product with predominant aromatic content.
Coal Tar Toluene for Adhesives
Toluene extracted from coal tar distillation, purity >50% by weight, used in rubber and adhesive manufacturing. Meets criteria for 2707.20.00.00 as aromatic-dominant coal tar product.
Toluene Solvent Grade 99%
Solvent-grade toluene at 99% purity from coal tar, where aromatics exceed nonaromatics. Used in extraction processes and cleaning agents. Classified in 2707.20.00.00 per subheading note on >50% toluene content.
BTX Toluene Fraction
Toluene-rich fraction from BTX (benzene-toluene-xylene) coal tar distillation, >50% toluene. Primarily for petrochemical feedstock. HTS 2707.20.00.00 due to coal tar origin and aromatic prevalence.
Toluene for Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Coal tar toluene >50% purity used as solvent in pharmaceutical synthesis. Qualifies under 2707.20.00.00 for its distillation source and aromatic composition.