Product classification
HS code for Xylene: 2707.30
Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, xylol (xylenes).
Classification of xylene under HS 2707.30
Xylene, also known as xylol, is classified under HS code 2707.30 when it is obtained from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar or similar mineral tars. This classification is determined by the composition of the product, specifically where the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents. Chapter 27 covers mineral fuels, mineral oils, and products of their distillation. Heading 2707 specifically includes oils and other products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents, resulting from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. Xylene is a major aromatic hydrocarbon used extensively as a solvent in the printing, rubber, and leather industries. The classification under 2707.30 is appropriate for commercial-grade xylol which may contain a mixture of isomers (ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene) along with some ethylbenzene, provided it meets the aromaticity threshold defined in the chapter notes.
- Covers
- Mixed xylenes (commercial grade)
- Xylol derived from coal tar distillation
- Ortho-xylene (non-pure)
- Meta-xylene (non-pure)
- Para-xylene (non-pure)
- Solvent grade xylene mixtures
- Also under 2707.30
- ExxonMobil Xylene
- Shell Chemicals Xylene
- Sinopec Xylene
- BASF Xylene
Codes often confused with 2707.30
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS codes 2902.41, 2902.42, 2902.43, and 2902.44. These codes in Chapter 29 are reserved for chemically defined organic compounds of high purity (typically 95% or higher by weight). If the xylene is a separate chemically defined isomer of high purity, it must be classified in Chapter 29. Conversely, if the product is derived from petroleum rather than coal tar and does not meet the aromaticity requirements of Chapter 27, it might be classified under 2710.12 as a light oil.
Top exporters and importers of HS 270730 (the code used for xylene), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 270730 (the code used for xylene) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 270730, not only xylene.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $641M 21% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $616M 20% of world exports
- 3 Japan $534M 17% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $740M 28% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $481M 18% of world imports
- 3 United States $412M 16% of world imports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for xylene
Brazil classifies xylene under NCM 2707.30.00: HS 2707.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about xylene
What is the HS code for Xylene?
The HS code for Xylene is 270730 (Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes)). The HS code for commercial-grade xylene derived from coal tar distillation is 2707.30.
How do I classify Xylene for customs?
Xylene is classified under HS code 270730 — Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between Chapter 27 and Chapter 29 for xylene?
Classification depends on purity and origin. Chapter 29 is for pure, chemically defined isomers, while Chapter 27 is for commercial mixtures and products of coal tar distillation with mixed aromatic constituents.
Which countries are the top exporters of xylene (HS 270730)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 270730 (the code used for xylene) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($641M, 21% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($616M) and Japan ($534M). World exports came to about $3.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of xylene (HS 270730)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 270730 (the code used for xylene) in UN Comtrade data were China ($740M, 28% of world imports), the Netherlands ($481M) and the United States ($412M). World imports came to about $2.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Xylene the same in all countries?
The base HS code 270730 for Xylene is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for xylene in Brazil?
In Brazil, xylene (HS 270730) is classified under NCM 2707.30.00.