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

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.

2707.10.00.00Same rate: 25%

If primarily benzene content exceeds 50%

Coal tar products dominated by benzene (>50%) classify under the benzol subheading, based on principal component.

2902.41.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If o-xylene is highly refined for pharmaceutical intermediates

Ultra-pure grades used in medicinal chemistry shift to Chapter 29 as specific cyclic hydrocarbons.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 25%

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