Product classification
HS code for Xylol: 2707.30
Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, xylol (xylenes).
Classification of xylol under HS 2707.30
Xylol, also known as xylene, is classified under HS code 2707.30. This classification is based on its origin as a product of the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. Heading 2707 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. Xylol is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid that is a mixture of three isomers: ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, and para-xylene. In the context of international trade, the classification depends heavily on the purity and the source. For industrial-grade xylol, which is commonly used as a solvent in the printing, rubber, and leather industries, 2707.30 is the appropriate code. This code is specifically designated for xylol (xylenes) obtained from mineral fuels and their distillation products. It is important to distinguish this from chemically pure xylenes, which are classified in Chapter 29. The Harmonized System prioritizes the source and the industrial application for products falling under Chapter 27, ensuring that coal-tar derived aromatics are grouped together. If the product is a mixture of xylenes where the aromatic content is the defining characteristic, 2707.30 is the standard classification.
- Covers
- Industrial grade xylol
- Mixed xylenes (coal tar derived)
- Commercial xylene solvents
- Coal tar xylol
- Xylol for laboratory solvent use (industrial grade)
- Also under 2707.30
- ExxonMobil Xylene
- Shell Chemicals Xylene
- Sinopec Xylene
- BASF Xylene
Codes often confused with 2707.30
Common mistake. Xylol is frequently misclassified under 2902.41, 2902.42, or 2902.43. These codes are reserved for chemically pure isomers (ortho-, meta-, or para-xylene) with a purity of 95% or higher by weight. If the xylol is a composite solvent containing other substances like alcohols or ketones, it may be misclassified under 3814.00, which covers organic composite solvents and thinners.
Top exporters and importers of HS 270730 (the code used for xylol), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 270730 (the code used for xylol) 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 xylol.
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 xylol
Brazil classifies xylol 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 xylol
What is the HS code for Xylol?
The HS code for Xylol is 270730 (Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; xylol (xylenes)). The HS code for industrial-grade xylol is 2707.30.
How do I classify Xylol for customs?
Xylol 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.
When should I use Chapter 29 for xylene?
You should use Chapter 29 (specifically 2902.41 through 2902.44) only if the xylene is a separate chemically defined isomer with a purity level exceeding 95%.
Which countries are the top exporters of xylol (HS 270730)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 270730 (the code used for xylol) 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 xylol (HS 270730)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 270730 (the code used for xylol) 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 Xylol the same in all countries?
The base HS code 270730 for Xylol 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 xylol in Brazil?
In Brazil, xylol (HS 270730) is classified under NCM 2707.30.00.