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p-Xylene for Polyester Fiber Manufacturing

Specialty p-xylene (>50% xylenes) from coal tar, feedstock for purified terephthalic acid in polyester yarn production. Under HTS 2707.30.00.30 for its distillation origin and aromatic superiority. Critical for textile and apparel supply chains.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2902.30.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 25%

If chemically synthesized toluene-derived

Toluene oxidation products classify as separate aromatics in Chapter 29, distinct from distillation mixtures.

2710.12.15Same rate: 25%

If petroleum light oils for solvents

90%+ distilling at 210°C petroleum products go to 2710.12 per subheading notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Bonded warehouse entry recommended for further processing into PTA; defer duties until domestic manufacture

• Test for moisture content per barrel (158.98L at 15.6°C) standards in Chapter 27 notes