High-Temperature Tar Xylene Fraction
Distillation fraction from high-temperature coal tar with >50% xylenes, HTS 2707.30.00.40 'Other'. Applied in adhesive formulations and as a diluent. Qualifies due to aromatic excess over non-aromatics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If >50% benzene content
Benzol-specific subheading takes precedence for dominant benzene in coal tar products.
If styrene monomer impurities > certain threshold
Presence of polymerizable aromatics like styrene shifts to Chapter 29 unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming volatile matter specs if challenged on coal type (anthracite/bituminous notes apply analogously)
• Register for TSCA if used in consumer products; pre-import notification required for new chemicals
Related Products under HTS 2707.30.00.40
Industrial Grade Xylene Mixture
A high-purity xylene product derived from high-temperature coal tar distillation, containing more than 50% xylenes by weight, classified under HTS 2707.30.00.40 as 'Other' xylenes. It is used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and chemical manufacturing processes. The aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic constituents, fitting Chapter 27 criteria.
Coal Tar Xylene Solvent
Xylene-rich solvent from coal tar distillation with over 50% xylenes, categorized under HTS 2707.30.00.40 'Other'. Used in printing inks and rubber processing due to its solvency properties. Meets Chapter 27 requirements as aromatic-heavy product from high-temperature tar.
Commercial Coal Tar Xylol
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.
Mixed Xylene Isomers from Coal Tar
Mixture of ortho, meta, and para-xylenes from coal tar, exceeding 50% xylenes total, under HTS 2707.30.00.40 'Other'. Primarily for chemical synthesis and extraction processes. Aromatic constituents dominate per chapter definition.