Xylene Isomer Mix for Resin Dilution from China
Commercial grade mixed xylenes used to adjust viscosity in alkyd resin production. Falls under HTS 2902.44.00.00 as it comprises inseparable mixture of xylene isomers, chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a), with typical composition 25% o-xylene, 50% m-xylene, 25% p-xylene.
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
• Obtain TSCA certification for new chemical import notification exemption; ensure vapor control valves on containers for VOC emissions compliance; test for water content (<0.1%) to prevent classification disputes