o-Xylene (Ortho-Xylene) from Germany
o-Xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H4(CH3)2, classified under HTS 2902.41.00.00 as a cyclic hydrocarbon specifically within the xylenes subheading. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound used primarily as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 99%+ purity to avoid reclassification as a mixture
• Ensure proper UN-approved packaging for flammable liquids (Class 3) with accurate SDS documentation
• Verify compliance with TSCA registration for chemical imports into the US