High-Purity m-Xylene Lab Reagent
ACS-grade m-xylene (>99%) distilled from coal tar for laboratory and analytical use. Qualifies under HTS 2707.30.00.10 due to dominant m-xylene composition. Used in chromatography standards and organic synthesis experiments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified as diagnostic or lab reagent
Lab reagents certified for diagnostic use classify under prepared chemical reagents in 3822.
If imported for scientific institutions
Articles for institutions engaged in public welfare may enter duty-free under scientific imports.
If synthetic version for lab standards
Non-coal tar derived pure m-xylene is an organic chemical in Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ship in glass bottles <5L to qualify for lab chemical exemptions where applicable
• Include lot-specific purity assays to verify subheading compliance
• Declare as 'research chemical' but provide commercial invoice for valuation
Related Products under HTS 2707.30.00.10
Industrial Grade m-Xylene 99% Purity
High-purity m-xylene (meta-xylene) with over 99% concentration by weight, derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation. Classified under HTS 2707.30.00.10 because it contains more than 50% m-xylene by weight, meeting the subheading note for xylenes. Primarily used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and chemical synthesis.
Technical Grade m-Xylene Solvent
Technical-grade m-xylene containing 95-98% m-xylene by weight, sourced from coal tar oils. Falls under 2707.30.00.10 due to exceeding 50% m-xylene threshold as per subheading definitions. Used in adhesive manufacturing and as a diluent in resins.
Pharmaceutical Grade m-Xylene
Ultra-pure m-xylene at 99.5%+ purity from coal tar distillation, suitable for fine chemical intermediates. Meets HTS 2707.30.00.10 criteria with >50% m-xylene content. Employed in synthesis of pharmaceutical precursors and high-end perfumes.
m-Xylene for Paint Thinners
Refined m-xylene from high-temperature coal tar, >95% purity, packaged for use in alkyd paint formulations. Classified in 2707.30.00.10 for containing more than 50% m-xylene per legal notes. Acts as a fast-evaporating solvent in industrial coatings.