o-Xylene Solvent for Paint Manufacturing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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