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m-Xylene Chemical Intermediate 98% Purity from China

m-Xylene at 98% purity used as feedstock for phthalic anhydride and isophthalic acid synthesis. Classified in HTS 2902.42.00.00 as a separate cyclic hydrocarbon per Chapter 29 note (a), with minor impurities not affecting chemical definition.

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

• - Submit NMR or GC chromatograms confirming m-xylene as principal isomer

• - Ensure packaging prevents peroxides formation during ocean transit

• - Monitor REACH/ TSCA registration status for US import eligibility