Technical Grade Mixed Xylenes (C8 Aromatics) from China
Technical grade mixture of xylene isomers (typically 20-25% ortho, 50% meta, 25% para) used in printing ink manufacturing and as a diluent in resins. Classified under HTS 2902.44.00.00 because it is a chemically defined mixture of xylene isomers per Chapter 29 note (a), not separated into individual isomers. Commonly traded as C8 aromatic solvent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis showing isomer ratios to prevent reclassification as petroleum distillate; label with GHS hazard pictograms for flammability and aspiration hazard; check for REACH compliance if transshipping from EU