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Refined Coal Tar Toluene

Refined toluene from coal tar with >50% concentration, used in resin production. HTS 2707.20.00.00 captures such high-temperature tar distillates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3907.91Lower: 16.5% vs 25%

If used in unsaturated polyester resins

Toluene incorporated into polyester resins classifies as plastics under Chapter 39.

2707.30.00Same rate: 25%

If xylene-dominant fraction

Adjacent coal tar products >50% xylenes classify under 2707.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for impurities per ASTM standards; declare exact barrel volume at 15.6°C; common issue: over-refining leading to Chapter 29 shift

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.

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.

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.