Subheading · Chapter 29 · Heading 2902
2902.43: Cyclic hydrocarbons, xylenes, p-Xylene
Para-xylene
Official description p-Xylene
2902.43 is the HS subheading for para-xylene, under heading 2902 in chapter 29.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 2902 43 00 00 P-xylene Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Import requirements 3
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No.998, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9015
- 9016
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- Iran
- Legal act
- 2023 No.1314
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 India | £16k | 100% | +90.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$17.2mUS$17.2m+US$371.6m+US$1.1bn+> US$2bn
Exports: 43
- South Korea: US$4.7bn
- Japan: US$2bn
- Taiwan: US$1.4bn
- Brunei: US$1.3bn
- Saudi Arabia: US$1.1bn
- Singapore: US$1bn
- Kuwait: US$703.7m
- United States: US$620.9m
- Vietnam: US$586m
- Oman: US$518.6m
- Malaysia: US$371.6m
- Netherlands: US$271.6m
- India: US$236.5m
- Kazakhstan: US$129.4m
- Thailand: US$93.1m
- France: US$75.3m
- Indonesia: US$46.4m
- Israel: US$41.1m
- Belgium: US$37.7m
- Türkiye: US$31.3m
- Georgia: US$17.2m
- Russia: US$10.8m
- Brazil: US$10.2m
- Germany: US$7.9m
- China: US$161.1k
- Canada: US$119.6k
- South Africa: US$55.5k
- Switzerland: US$11.2k
- Tunisia: US$10.9k
- Croatia: US$10.8k
- United Kingdom: US$8.3k
- Guatemala: US$7.5k
- Slovenia: US$2.7k
- Portugal: US$900
- Latvia: US$400
- Australia: US$300
- Austria: US$300
- Lithuania: US$300
- Czechia: US$200
- Bulgaria: US$100
- Mexico: US$100
- Poland: US$100
- Luxembourg: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3.8kUS$3.8k+US$79k+US$257.7m+> US$1.3bn
Imports: 92
- China: US$8.8bn
- United States: US$1.4bn
- Taiwan: US$1.3bn
- India: US$914m
- Mexico: US$656m
- Indonesia: US$576.6m
- Malaysia: US$349.4m
- Pakistan: US$308.6m
- Thailand: US$257.7m
- Brazil: US$255.3m
- Spain: US$187.2m
- Belgium: US$79.2m
- South Korea: US$69.3m
- Poland: US$44.2m
- Canada: US$41.3m
- Netherlands: US$38.5m
- Türkiye: US$36m
- Germany: US$11.9m
- Japan: US$1m
- Tunisia: US$120.9k
- Saudi Arabia: US$111.4k
- Philippines: US$99.3k
- Italy: US$79k
- Ecuador: US$68.2k
- Mauritius: US$55.4k
- Switzerland: US$35.5k
- Peru: US$33.3k
- Zimbabwe: US$27.6k
- France: US$21.6k
- Qatar: US$15.3k
- Panama: US$15.2k
- Romania: US$15.2k
- Zambia: US$14.4k
- Malawi: US$12.7k
- United Kingdom: US$12.6k
- Colombia: US$12.2k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$11.8k
- Sweden: US$11k
- Morocco: US$9.2k
- Timor-Leste: US$8.6k
- Brunei: US$5.5k
- Algeria: US$4.3k
- United Arab Emirates: US$4.1k
- Sri Lanka: US$4k
- Mauritania: US$3.8k
- Jamaica: US$3.5k
- Vietnam: US$3.5k
- Bulgaria: US$3.3k
- Singapore: US$3.2k
- Slovenia: US$3.2k
- Czechia: US$2.9k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$2.8k
- Ghana: US$2.8k
- Israel: US$2.8k
- Mali: US$2.8k
- Hungary: US$2.1k
- Ireland: US$1.9k
- Bahamas: US$1.7k
- Austria: US$1.3k
- Argentina: US$1.2k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea | US$4.7bn | 30.9% |
| 2 |  Japan | US$2bn | 13.2% |
| 3 |  Taiwan | US$1.4bn | 9% |
| 4 |  Brunei | US$1.3bn | 8.3% |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabia | US$1.1bn | 7.1% |
| 6 |  Singapore | US$1bn | 6.7% |
| 7 |  Kuwait | US$703.7m | 4.6% |
| 8 |  United States | US$620.9m | 4.1% |
| 9 |  Vietnam | US$586m | 3.8% |
| 10 |  Oman | US$518.6m | 3.4% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change
UK Trade Tariff: measure changes on 1015 commodity codes
Trade Tariff changes 2026-09-29 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
-
Tariff change · Applies from: CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0759 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 2902.43; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 2902.43 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
146 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
Imports of para-xylene into the UK came to £16.1k between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 91% on the year before); India supplied 100%.
In 2024, countries exported para-xylene worth US$15.3bn (−2.7% year on year).
The largest exporter was South Korea (US$4.7bn), followed by Japan.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for cyclic hydrocarbons, xylenes, p-Xylene?
Cyclic hydrocarbons, xylenes, p-Xylene fall under HS subheading 2902.43, part of heading 2902, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on cyclic hydrocarbons, xylenes, p-Xylene in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2902.43 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on cyclic hydrocarbons, xylenes, p-Xylene in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2902.43 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most cyclic hydrocarbons, xylenes, p-Xylene?
South Korea, with US$4.7bn in 2024 (30.9% of world exports).
Which countries can export para-xylene to the UK duty-free?
146 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, CARIFORUM. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import para-xylene from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were India (100%), out of total imports of £16.1k.