Musk Xylol (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene) from China
Musk xylol is a synthetic nitro musk compound used primarily as a fixative in perfume formulations to provide long-lasting scent. This trinitro derivative of m-xylene falls under HTS 2904.20.30.00 as it contains only nitro groups and qualifies as an artificial musk per chapter 29 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide chemical purity certificates (typically >98%) and CAS number (81-15-2) documentation to verify classification
• Ensure IFRA compliance certificates for fragrance use; REACH/ TSCA registration required for US entry
• Avoid misclassification as finished perfume (3302); ship as pure chemical with stabilizers only if needed for transport