m-Xylene Solvent for Paint Manufacturing from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• - 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