o-Xylene Solvent for Paint Manufacturing from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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