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U.S. imports of toluene (coal tar origin) (HS 270720) totaled $62.0M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Toluene (Coal Tar Origin) imports of $62.0M in July 2026 ran 166% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataToluene from coal tar distillation — classified under a single tariff line (2707200000) — serves as a critical solvent and chemical intermediate in coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and explosives manufacturing. Brazil leads US imports under this heading, followed by South Korea and Taiwan, a supplier mix that reflects significant petrochemical refining capacity in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Importers should note that toluene's dual-use nature (it is also a precursor to TNT) can trigger additional scrutiny under export-control frameworks in the country of origin, which may affect documentation requirements.
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21 shipments/mo
Toluene under HTS 270720 must be derived from coal tar or other high-temperature coal distillation. Chemically pure toluene, or toluene produced via petroleum refining routes and meeting purity thresholds, is classified in Chapter 29. The production process and purity level are the key classification determinants, and importers should obtain mill or producer certificates confirming the source process.
Toluene is a flammable liquid regulated under DOT hazardous materials rules (UN 1294), requiring proper shipping name, hazard class labeling, and compatible packaging. EPA also lists toluene as a Toxic Release Inventory chemical, so importers who subsequently process or use it in manufacturing may have TRI reporting obligations.
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Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 2707
Subheading 270720 · $62.0M of $141.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$62.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$32KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2707200000 | Toluene | $59.5M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2707200000 | Toluene | $182K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and Taiwan together supply 91% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.