o-Xylene Rubber Processing Solvent

o-Xylene used in synthetic rubber processing as a swelling agent and solvent, classified HTS 2902.41.00.00 as pure cyclic hydrocarbon. Used in tire manufacturing and elastomer production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4002.99.00.00Same rate: 35%

If pre-mixed in synthetic rubber compounds

Rubber mixtures containing solvents classified by polymer content.

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