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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily benzene content exceeds 50%
Coal tar products dominated by benzene (>50%) classify under the benzol subheading, based on principal component.
If o-xylene is highly refined for pharmaceutical intermediates
Ultra-pure grades used in medicinal chemistry shift to Chapter 29 as specific cyclic hydrocarbons.
If when sold as organic composite solvent with additives
o-Xylene-based solvent mixtures with organic additives for specific uses classify as prepared organic composites in 3814.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit gas chromatography (GC) analysis proving >50% o-xylene to avoid disputes with CBP during entry examination
• Comply with VOC emission regulations; declare as hazardous substance and prepare spill response plans for port handling
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.
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.
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.