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m-Xylene Chemical Intermediate 98% Purity from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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