Phthalic Anhydride Feedstock o-Xylene from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include supplier's specification sheet confirming o-xylene isomer ratio and coal tar origin to support 2707.30 classification
• Label containers with GHS hazard pictograms for flammability and obtain TSCA certification for chemical import compliance
• Watch for reclassification if stored or transported in retail packaging under 1L, potentially shifting to Chapter 27 exclusions