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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3208.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If pre-mixed into paint or varnish base

Solvents incorporated into paints classify under Chapter 32 as paint/varnish products, not pure chemicals.

2710.12.15Lower: 25% vs 35%

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