Purified p-Xylene for PET Resin Production from China
Refined p-xylene meeting >50% xylenes threshold from coal tar sources, essential precursor for terephthalic acid in PET bottle and fiber manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2707.30.00.30 as a coal tar distillation product where aromatics exceed non-aromatics. Its high purity supports polymer-grade applications in packaging and textiles.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide petrochemical specs and distillation origin docs; CBP may test for aromatic/non-aromatic ratio to confirm 2707.30 eligibility
• Label containers with UN 1307 hazmat details and flash point data, as p-xylene is flammable