Industrial Grade Xylene Mixture from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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