2,5-Xylidine (2,5-Dimethylaniline) from China

2,5-Xylidine is a dimethyl-substituted toluidine analog (C8H11N), classified as 'other' toluidine derivative under HTS 2921.43.90.90. Essential for producing direct dyes and UV stabilizers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming dimethylaniline structure; distinguish from mono-methyl toluidines

Monitor VOC emissions compliance for chemical storage during import clearance

Declare technical grade vs. analytical grade to avoid higher-duty purified forms