1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene) from Germany
Mesitylene is a symmetrical trimethylbenzene used as a solvent and in resin production. Falls under HTS 2902.90.30.50 as 'other' polyalkylbenzenes, being a chemically pure cyclic hydrocarbon. Excluded from Chapter 27 as it's not a crude mixture.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require assay reports showing >98% purity for proper classification; use UN-approved packaging for flammable liquids; monitor for anti-dusting additives per Chapter 29 note (g)