Industrial Grade Mixed Xylene Isomers from China
A mixture of ortho, meta, and para xylene isomers obtained from petroleum refining, used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives. This product falls under HTS 2902.44.00.00 as it consists of mixed xylene isomers, which are cyclic hydrocarbons specifically provided for in this subheading. The mixture is not separated into pure isomers, distinguishing it from single isomer classifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify purity and isomer composition via certificate of analysis to confirm classification; ensure proper UN-approved packaging for flammable liquids (Class 3); declare exact flash point and vapor pressure to avoid hazmat surcharges