m-Xylene (Meta-Xylene) from Japan
m-Xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid cyclic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H4(CH3)2, specifically the meta isomer of dimethylbenzene. It falls under HTS 2902.42.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound within the cyclic hydrocarbons subheading for xylenes. Primarily used as a solvent and chemical intermediate.
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
• - Ensure proper chemical documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates to verify it meets HTS 2902.42.00.00 specifications
• - Comply with HAZMAT regulations (UN 2541) for flammable liquids, including proper labeling and UN-approved packaging
• - Avoid misclassification as mixtures; provide lab analysis confirming it's chemically defined m-xylene without significant impurities