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.

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.

3814.00.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If pre-mixed as paint or varnish thinner

Prepared organic solvents for specific uses like paints fall under Chapter 38.

2707.50.00Same rate: 25%

If mixture of isomers not predominantly m-xylene

Other coal tar xylenes or mixtures go to the general xylenes subheading.

2902.70.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If for bulk industrial use as pure aromatic

Halogenated or purified aromatics for chemical synthesis may classify in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure IBC totes meet UN-approved specifications for PGII flammable liquids

Document distillation origin as coal tar to avoid petroleum oil misclassification

Monitor VOC content declarations for EPA compliance on import