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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.

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.

2933.39.61Lower: 6.5% vs 25%

If converted to pharmaceutical heterocycles

Toluene-derived intermediates like certain heterocycles classify under Chapter 29/30 for pharma chemicals.

3822Lower: 10% vs 25%

If diagnostic or lab reagents

Toluene prepared for laboratory or diagnostic use shifts to 3822 for chemical reagents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Align with FDA import alerts for solvents; provide GMP origin certificates; avoid pharma-specific classification under Chapter 30 if not finished drug

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.