m-Xylene for Paint Thinners from China
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.
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
• 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