High-Purity o-Xylene for Resin Production
Ultra-high purity o-xylene (99.5%) from coal tar, tailored for polyester and alkyd resin synthesis via phthalic anhydride route. Classified in HTS 2707.30.00.20 for >50% o-xylene and aromatic > nonaromatic profile. Key raw material in coatings and adhesives industry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from bituminous coal volatiles (>14% VM, ≥5833 kcal/kg)
Certain coal-derived aromatics from bituminous sources may classify under coal headings if not distilled products.
If post-purification beyond coal tar characteristics
Refined o-xylene losing coal tar identity becomes a Chapter 29 aromatic hydrocarbon.
If lubricating preparations containing o-xylene as solvent
When incorporated into lub oil add mixtures, classifies as lubricating preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificate of analysis (COA) from accredited lab confirming isomer purity and distillation origin
• Register under TSCA Premanufacture Notice if new use; ensure REACH-like compliance for chemical tracking
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion—retail packs <1kg may trigger consumer product rules outside Chapter 27
Related Products under HTS 2707.30.00.20
Industrial Grade o-Xylene 99% Purity
High-purity o-xylene with over 99% concentration by weight, derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, used primarily as a feedstock in chemical manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2707.30.00.20 because it contains more than 50% o-xylene by weight and the aromatic constituents exceed nonaromatic ones. This product is essential for producing phthalic anhydride and resins.
Phthalic Anhydride Feedstock o-Xylene
Specialty o-xylene grade optimized for oxidation to phthalic anhydride, sourced from coal tar with >95% o-isomer purity. Classified under HTS 2707.30.00.20 due to exceeding 50% o-xylene by weight in a high-aromatic matrix from coal tar distillation. Critical intermediate for plasticizers and polyester resins.
Technical Grade o-Xylene for Solvent Use
Technical-grade o-xylene (>90% purity) from coal tar distillation, used as an industrial solvent in paints and coatings. It meets HTS 2707.30.00.20 criteria with >50% o-xylene content and aromatic dominance over nonaromatics. Provides solvency for resins and extraction processes.
o-Xylene Bulk Import Drums
Bulk o-xylene shipped in 55-gallon steel drums, >98% purity from high-temperature coal tar, for chemical synthesis. Falls under HTS 2707.30.00.20 as it exceeds 50% o-xylene by weight with aromatic constituents predominant. Used in manufacturing of dyes and pharmaceuticals.