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U.S. imports of para-xylene (p-xylene) (HS 290243) totaled $136K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Para-Xylene (p-Xylene) imports of $136K in April 2026 ran 100% below the year-to-date monthly average of $38.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPara-xylene (1,4-dimethylbenzene), classified under 2902430000, is one of the most widely traded aromatic petrochemicals globally, serving as the essential feedstock for purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and ultimately polyester fiber, PET resin, and packaging film. Saudi Arabia and Oman lead US imports under this heading — reflecting the significant Middle Eastern investment in integrated aromatic complexes — with South Korea, Taiwan, and the Netherlands also supplying the market. The scale of global polyester demand makes para-xylene pricing highly sensitive to Asian textile and PET bottle production cycles.
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Both Saudi Arabia and Oman host large, integrated petrochemical complexes that produce para-xylene as part of vertically integrated aromatic chains. Their cost-advantaged feedstock access and scale make them competitive exporters to the US market. However, importers should monitor geopolitical developments in the Gulf region and shipping route conditions through the Strait of Hormuz, as these can affect supply reliability and freight costs.
Para-xylene at sufficient purity to classify under 2902430000 is a discrete chemical compound, not a blend. Mixed xylenes — streams containing varying proportions of ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene plus ethylbenzene — classify differently and are not suitable as direct PTA feedstock without further isomer separation. Importers should confirm that the product meets the isomer purity specification required by their downstream process, as misclassification of a mixed stream as para-xylene can result in both customs penalties and production quality issues.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2902430000 | PARA-XYLENE | $136K | 0.00% |
PARA-XYLENE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2902430000 | PARA-XYLENE (1,4-DIMETHYLBENZENE) | $37.4M |
PARA-XYLENE (1,4-DIMETHYLBENZENE)
32.2M 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 | -- | $37.3M | +$37.3M |
| Florida | $130K | -- | -$130K |
| California | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $37.3M | +$37.3M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $130K | $32K | -$98K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $10K | +$10K |