1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (Pseudocumene) from Canada
Pseudocumene is a flammable liquid polyalkylbenzene used in plasticizer and dye production. It qualifies for HTS 2902.90.30.50 as an 'other' trimethyl derivative of benzene. As a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a), it excludes crude petroleum fractions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include stabilizer certificates if present to comply with Chapter 29 note (f); segregate from cumene isomers during storage to maintain purity; file EPA notifications for VOC emissions