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U.S. imports of mixed xylene isomers (HS 290244) totaled $623K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Mixed Xylene Isomers paid $8K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.3% on $97K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Mixed Xylene Isomers imports of $623K in April 2026 ran 35% below the year-to-date monthly average of $957K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMixed xylene isomers — a blend of ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene along with ethylbenzene — serve as a critical feedstock for petrochemical production, particularly in the manufacture of polyester fibers, PET resins, and plasticizers. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2902440000), the product is traded in bulk liquid form and is subject to standard chemical import documentation requirements. Canada leads US supply, with Switzerland, Israel, Italy, and Germany also contributing meaningfully to import volumes. Buyers should note that purity specifications and isomer ratios can affect downstream processing yields and may influence classification at the blend level.
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Mixed xylene isomers (HTS 2902440000) are classified as such when no single isomer predominates to the degree that would require classification under a specific isomer heading. If a shipment is predominantly one isomer (e.g., para-xylene), it may need to be classified under a different HTS heading. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct classification based on the product's isomer composition certificate.
Importers generally need a commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Because xylenes are regulated chemicals, EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) certification is also required, confirming the product complies with TSCA requirements or is exempt.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $8.9M | +$8.9M |
| GUATEMALA | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| CANADA | $601K | $224K | -$377K |
| JAPAN | -- | $117K | +$117K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $85K | +$85K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902440000 | MIXED XYLENE ISOMERS | $623K | 8.25% | $8K |
MIXED XYLENE ISOMERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2902440000 | MIXED XYLENE ISOMERS | $11.9M |
MIXED XYLENE ISOMERS
9.1M l
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $77K | $11.6M | +$11.5M |
| Pennsylvania | $285K | -- | -$285K |
| Kentucky | $45K | $118K | +$73K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $11.5M | +$11.5M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $601K | -- | -$601K |
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $139K | +$139K |