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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If aromatic content does not exceed non-aromatic
Products from coal tar distillation where non-aromatic constituents outweigh aromatics fall under the residual 'Other' subheading.
If chemically purified to >95% single xylene isomer like p-xylene
Highly refined, isolated xylene isomers are classified as cyclic hydrocarbons in Chapter 29 rather than crude distillation products.
If blended with organic solvents for specific industrial use
Xylene mixtures prepared as organic composite solvents shift to heading 3814, excluding simple distillates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify composition via lab analysis to confirm >50% xylenes and aromatic dominance per subheading note for 2707.30
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis (COA) from suppliers documenting distillation origin and purity to avoid reclassification
• Declare in kilograms; watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as petroleum-derived, which shifts to Chapter 27 heading 2707.99
Related Products under HTS 2707.30.00.40
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.
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.