1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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)