Meta-Xylene Heavy Fraction from Mexico
Heavy distillate fraction from coal tar rich in meta-xylene (>50% by weight), employed as a solvent in inks and resins. Falls under HTS 2707.30.00 due to xylene purity meeting subheading criteria and aromatic > nonaromatic content. Derived specifically from high temperature coal tar.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include volatility specs matching subheading definitions; dry mineral-matter-free basis testing if challenged
• Register under TSCA if not on inventory; common pitfall is missing PMN for imported mixtures
• Segregate from petroleum products in storage to maintain coal tar classification evidence