U.S. exports of Mixed Xylene Isomers (HS 290244) totaled $6.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Mixed Xylene Isomers paid $417 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Mixed Xylene Isomers imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: August 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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22 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 6 of 12 in heading 2902
Subheading 290244 · $6.6M of $242.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902440000 | Mixed Xylene Isomers | $1.5M | 0.03% | 0.28% | $417 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2902440000 | Mixed Xylene Isomers | $6.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.2M of Mixed Xylene Isomers and exported $89.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Gabon together take 97% of it.
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origin
entry
rate provision · imports
99.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.03% of imports for consumption.