2902.44.00.00 - Mixed xylene isomers 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | liters |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification covers mixed xylene isomers, which are mixtures of ortho-xylene (o-xylene), meta-xylene (m-xylene), and para-xylene (p-xylene). Unlike single isomer xylene classifications, this category specifically applies to mixtures where more than one isomer is present, and it is not exclusively one particular isomer. These compounds are aromatic hydrocarbons derived from petroleum and are essential intermediates in the petrochemical industry.
The primary distinction for 2902.44.00.00 lies in its "mixed" nature. Categories 2902.41.00.00, 2902.42.00.00, and 2902.43.00.00 are reserved for xylenes where a specific isomer is predominant or present in a high degree of purity, as defined by the accompanying notes within Chapter 29. Therefore, if a consignment contains a blend of o-, m-, and p-xylenes, or any combination thereof, without one isomer being exclusively dominant, it will fall under this "mixed" designation.
As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within 2902.44.00.00. The practical classification criterion for this category hinges on the analysis of the isomer composition of the xylene mixture. Importers and exporters should ensure their product documentation accurately reflects the presence and proportions of the xylene isomers to facilitate correct tariff application, distinguishing it from shipments of purified individual xylene isomers.