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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2707.99Lower: 10% vs 25%

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.

2902.41.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

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.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 25%

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