o-Xylene Solvent for Paint Manufacturing from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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