o-Xylene Solvent for Paint Manufacturing

Technical grade o-xylene used as a solvent in alkyd resin paints and coatings, classified under HTS 2902.41.00.00 because it remains a separate chemically defined compound despite solvent applications. Excludes formulated paint products or mixtures.

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.

3208.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If incorporated into finished paint products

Paints and varnishes containing solvents classified by their paint base material.

2902.50.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with styrene for copolymer solvent

Styrene-xylene mixtures may classify under other cyclic hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate from formulated paints (Chapter 32) by providing pure compound CoA

Comply with VOC emission regulations for solvent imports

Use stainless steel containers to prevent contamination

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Electronic Grade o-Xylene for Photoresist

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o-Xylene for Pesticide Intermediate

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