2707.30.00.10 - m-Xylene

This HTS classification, 2707.30.00.10, specifically covers meta-xylene (m-xylene). Meta-xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar or similar processes where aromatic constituents outweigh non-aromatic ones. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic sweet odor.

This category distinguishes m-xylene from its isomeric siblings, ortho-xylene (o-xylene) and para-xylene (p-xylene), also classified under 2707.30.00. While all three are xylenes and share the same basic chemical formula, they differ in the relative positions of their methyl groups on the benzene ring. This structural difference leads to distinct physical and chemical properties, thus requiring separate HTS classifications for accurate tariff purposes. The category "Other" under 2707.30.00.40 is reserved for any xylene isomers or mixtures not specifically listed.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2707.30.00.10 is based on the identification of the specific isomer as meta-xylene, often confirmed through analytical testing such as gas chromatography.