Xylene Mother Liquor from Coal Tar from China
Mother liquor residue from coal tar xylene purification, containing >50% residual xylenes, recycled in chemical synthesis. HTS 2707.30.00 applies due to xylene content threshold and coal tar origin with aromatics predominant. Used in phthalates production.
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
• Document recycling loop and composition to CBP for binding ruling if borderline purity
• Handle as hazardous waste if contaminated; ensure RCRA exemption for fuels/products
• Test for BTEX levels; high benzene may trigger additional reporting under EPCRA