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.

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.

2902.43.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If separated into mixed isomers with high purity

Purified mixed xylenes (not from tar distillation) are dicyclic hydrocarbons in Chapter 29.

2710.19.90.00Higher: 32% vs 25%

If derived from petroleum, not coal tar

Petroleum-based xylenes fall under medium oils heading 2710.19 if distillation profile matches.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 25%

If lubricating preparations containing xylenes

Xylene as base for lubes or greases reclassifies to Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISO 3405 distillation test if purity questioned; maintain records to prove not 'light oils' under 2710.12

Label containers with flash point and UN number (UN1307) for hazmat compliance during import