Purified p-Xylene for PET Resin Production from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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