Commercial Coal Tar Xylol from China
Commercial xylol (xylenes) from coal tar distillation, >50% purity under HTS 2707.30.00.40. Used in degreasing and cleaning compounds. Aromatic profile exceeds non-aromatics as per subheading note.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ship in IBC totes with proper UN certification; declare net weight excluding packaging
• Avoid retail packing misclassification—bulk industrial only stays in 2707; retail skin care excluded per US note
• Test for biodiesel contaminants if blended; pure coal tar avoids 2710 biodiesel provisions