Musk Xylol (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene) from Japan
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 — 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%
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