Industrial Grade p-Xylene
Technical grade p-Xylene for chemical synthesis and polymer manufacturing, a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a), under HTS 2902.43.00.00. Typically contains minimal impurities (<0.5%).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed xylene isomers with p-xylene not predominant
Heading 2902.44 covers xylene mixtures not specified under pure isomer subheadings.
If p-xylene used as mixed solvent in paint/coating preparations
Formulations for specific end-uses like coatings fall under Chapter 38 rather than pure solvents.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) specifying flash point (25°C) and autoignition temperature for hazmat declarations
• Avoid wooden packaging; use UN-approved steel drums or ISO tanks to meet DOT/IMDG regulations
• Monitor for toluene impurities which could shift classification if exceeding 1% threshold
Related Products under HTS 2902.43.00.00
p-Xylene (Para-Xylene)
p-Xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H4(CH3)2, classified under HTS 2902.43.00.00 as a specific xylene isomer within cyclic hydrocarbons. It is primarily used as a feedstock in the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) for polyester fibers and resins.
99.9% Pure p-Xylene
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.
Polymer-Grade p-Xylene
Ultra-high purity p-Xylene (>99.95%) specifically refined for terephthalic acid production in polyester fiber manufacturing, classified under HTS 2902.43.00.00 as pure cyclic hydrocarbon. Meets ASTM D841 specifications.
p-Xylene with Stabilizer
p-Xylene containing polymerization inhibitor (e.g., 10 ppm t-butylcatechol) necessary for safe transport, still classified as the base compound under HTS 2902.43.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). Used in chemical intermediate production.