Industrial Grade Toluene from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure toluene purity certification exceeds 50% by weight; verify distillation origin from coal tar; common pitfall is misclassifying as petroleum-derived under Chapter 27 heading 2710