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99% Pure m-Xylene Industrial Grade from China

High-purity m-xylene (99%) used in industrial applications as a solvent for paints, coatings, and resins. Classified under HTS 2902.42.00.00 as a chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds. Essential precursor for isophthalic acid production.

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

• - Provide certificate of analysis showing ≥99% purity to distinguish from crude mixtures

• - Use stainless steel drums or IBC totes certified for Class 3 flammable liquids

• - Declare exact isomer via GC-MS testing to prevent reclassification to other xylene codes