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99.9% Pure p-Xylene from Germany

High-purity p-Xylene (99.9%) meeting industrial specifications for PTA production, classified as the chemically defined compound under HTS 2902.43.00.00. This isomer is separated from o- and m-xylene via adsorption processes.

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

• Require GC-MS analysis certificates to confirm isomer purity >99%, preventing reclassification as mixed xylenes

• Use stainless steel IBC totes with proper grounding for static electricity prevention during import handling

• Declare exact CAS number (106-42-3) on commercial invoice to facilitate customs chemical identification