HS Code for Toluol

Toluol, also known as toluene, is classified under HS code 2707.20. This heading covers oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, as well as similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents. The classification of Toluol depends heavily on its purity and the source of its production. Under Chapter 27, the focus is on mineral fuels and products of their distillation. Toluol in this category is often a technical or industrial grade. It is important to distinguish this from chemically pure toluene, which is classified in Chapter 29. The 2707.20 code is used for products where the toluene is the predominant aromatic component resulting from the distillation process, commonly used as a solvent or a precursor in chemical manufacturing. The classification is determined by the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeding the non-aromatic ones, a technical threshold defined in the Chapter 27 notes.

Products Included

• Industrial grade toluol
• Nitration grade toluene (technical)
• Toluol derived from coal tar distillation
• Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures where toluene predominates

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs between 2707.20 and 2902.30. HS code 2902.30 is reserved for chemically pure toluene. According to the Explanatory Notes, if the toluene is a separate chemically defined compound with a high degree of purity (typically 95% or higher by weight), it must be classified in Chapter 29. Toluol classified under 2707.20 is generally of a lower technical grade or contains a higher percentage of other aromatic or non-aromatic substances resulting from the distillation process.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Toluol?

The HS code for technical or industrial grade Toluol is 2707.20.

How do I choose between 2707.20 and 2902.30?

Classification depends on purity. Chemically pure toluene (>95%) is 2902.30, while technical grades or coal-tar distillates are 2707.20.