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U.S. imports of ortho-xylene (o-xylene) (HS 290241) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Ortho-Xylene (o-Xylene) imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOrtho-xylene (1,2-dimethylbenzene), classified under 2902410000, is commercially valued almost exclusively as the precursor to phthalic anhydride, which in turn feeds plasticizer and alkyd resin production. Its positional isomer specificity — distinguishing it from meta- and para-xylene — is what drives its separate HTS classification and its distinct pricing in the aromatic complex. Canada is the leading US import source, with Germany, Spain, France, and South Korea also supplying the market. The European supplier presence reflects phthalic anhydride production integration in that region.
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CBP may request a certificate of analysis showing the isomer composition by gas chromatography. A product described as 'mixed xylenes' or 'xylene isomers' would not qualify for 2902410000 and would instead classify under a different provision. Importers should ensure the commercial invoice and CoA specifically identify the product as ortho-xylene (1,2-dimethylbenzene) with the relevant purity data.
Phthalic anhydride production is the overwhelmingly dominant end use for ortho-xylene, and phthalic anhydride is itself a key input for plasticizers (used in PVC) and alkyd resins (used in coatings). Import demand for ortho-xylene therefore tracks construction activity, automotive production, and coatings industry cycles rather than the polyester fiber demand that drives para-xylene volumes.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902410000 | ORTHO-XYLENE | $1.1M | 4.30% | $539 |
ORTHO-XYLENE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2902410000 | ORTHO-XYLENE (1,2-DIMETHYLBENZENE) | $12.8M |
ORTHO-XYLENE (1,2-DIMETHYLBENZENE)
11.6M 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
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $12.8M | +$12.8M |
| New Jersey | $641K | -- | -$641K |
| Pennsylvania | $202K | -- | -$202K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | -- | $8.0M | +$8.0M |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $4.7M | +$4.7M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |