Resorcinol Dimethyl Ether (1,3-Dimethoxybenzene) from Mexico
Resorcinol dimethyl ether serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate and UV absorber. Falls under HTS 2909.30.60.00 as aromatic diether. Imported for sunscreen formulations and dye synthesis.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document CAS 151-10-0 and refractive index (1.536-1.538) for identity confirmation
• Light-protected packaging mandatory to prevent photodegradation during import
• Separate from resorcinol monomethyl ether to avoid mixture classification issues