o-Xylene (Ortho-Xylene) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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