1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene) from China
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, or mesitylene, is a symmetrical trialkylbenzene used as a solvent and in pyrotechnic fuels. It is a chemically defined cyclic hydrocarbon with three methyl groups on the benzene ring. This product falls under the tariff item for other cyclic hydrocarbons in Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the product is not mixed with other solvents, as solutions may be classified elsewhere
• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm the chemical identity and purity
• Check if the product requires a permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for volatile organic compounds