2902.90.30.50/1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene)/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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)