m-Xylene Solvent for Paint Manufacturing
Technical grade m-xylene packaged for use as a solvent in alkyd paint and varnish production. Falls under HTS 2902.42.00.00 per Chapter 29 scope for chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbons without disqualifying additives. Not put up for retail sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed into paint or varnish base
Solvents incorporated into paints classify under Chapter 32 as paint/varnish products, not pure chemicals.
If for light petroleum distillates containing m-xylene
Petroleum-derived solvent naphthas with mixed aromatics stay in Chapter 27.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• - Include end-use statement confirming industrial solvent application to support Chapter 29 classification
• - Verify stabilizer content <1% to maintain chemically defined status per Chapter notes
• - Segregate shipments from other xylene isomers to prevent cross-contamination affecting isomer purity
Related Products under HTS 2902.42.00.00
m-Xylene (Meta-Xylene)
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.
99% Pure m-Xylene Industrial Grade
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.
m-Xylene Chemical Intermediate 98% Purity
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.
Distilled m-Xylene for Adhesives
Vacuum-distilled m-xylene for dissolving polystyrene in adhesive formulations. HTS 2902.42.00.00 applies as a chemically pure cyclic hydrocarbon under Chapter 29, distinguished from crude petroleum fractions.