Ortho-Xylene Coal Tar Extract from China
Ortho-xylene dominant extract from coal tar distillation, containing over 50% ortho-xylene by weight, used in phthalic anhydride manufacturing. This product qualifies for HTS 2707.30.00 under the subheading note for xylenes from high temperature coal tar. Aromatic components predominate over nonaromatics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Provide GC-MS analysis reports to CBP proving xylene isomer composition and >50% threshold
• Declare correct CAS number (95-47-6 for ortho-xylene) and ensure IMDG Class 3 labeling for sea transport
• Watch for reclassification if sold in retail packs; bulk industrial shipments stay in 2707