Phthalic Anhydride Feedstock o-Xylene from Mexico
o-Xylene specifically refined for oxidation to phthalic anhydride in plasticizer manufacturing, falling under HTS 2902.41.00.00 as a pure cyclic hydrocarbon per Chapter 29 note (a). Purity specifications ensure classification separate from crude petroleum products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as chemical intermediate if requesting binding ruling for classification
• Maintain temperature-controlled shipping above freezing point (o-Xylene freezes at -25°C)
• Include REACH/TSCA compliance certificates for downstream polymer manufacturing