p-Xylene (Para-Xylene) Industrial Solvent from Japan
High-purity p-xylene, containing more than 50% by weight of xylenes as per subheading 2707.30 notes, used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and chemical manufacturing processes. It falls under HTS 2707.30.00.30 due to its derivation from high-temperature coal tar distillation and aromatic dominance over non-aromatic components. This specific isomer is key for industrial applications requiring precise solvency properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify product purity exceeds 50% xylenes by weight via lab analysis to meet subheading 2707.30 criteria; retain certificates for CBP review
• Declare exact isomer (p-xylene) and source (coal tar or similar) on entry docs to avoid reclassification to petroleum oils under Chapter 27