2,4,6-Trimethylaniline (Mesidine)

Mesidine, or 2,4,6-trimethylaniline, is a sterically hindered aromatic amine listed under HTS 2921.49.10.00, used in synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and polymer additives. As a chemically defined aromatic monoamine derivative, it properly falls in Chapter 29.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.49.50.00Lower: 31.5% vs 40.8%

If aromatic monoamines not specifically enumerated

Unnamed aromatic amines go to the general 'Other' category at higher numerical order.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 40.8%

If formulated as pesticide intermediate with additives

Pesticides containing this as active ingredient classified by end-use in Chapter 38.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 40.8%

If organo-sulfur derivatives present

Organo-sulfur compounds take precedence per Chapter 29 notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

CAS 88-05-1 certificate required; declare exact isomeric purity to match HTS listing

Solid form requires anti-caking agent declaration if added per Chapter 29 note (f)

Watch for classification as 'xylidine mixture' which falls under different statistical reporting

Related Products under HTS 2921.49.10.00

4-Amino-2-stilbenesulfonic acid

4-Amino-2-stilbenesulfonic acid is a specific aromatic amine derivative with a sulfonic acid group, explicitly listed under HTS 2921.49.10.00. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of optical brightening agents for textiles, paper, and detergents. This chemically defined compound falls within Chapter 29 for separate organic compounds with amine-function groups.

2,4-Xylidine

2,4-Xylidine (2,4-dimethylaniline), explicitly named in HTS 2921.49.10.00, is widely used in herbicide synthesis (e.g., diuron), dyes, and rubber antioxidants. As a pure aromatic monoamine derivative, it belongs in Chapter 29 heading 2921.

3,4-Xylidine

3,4-Xylidine (3,4-dimethylaniline), the final specifically named compound in HTS 2921.49.10.00, serves as intermediate for antioxidants, dyes, and agrochemicals. This ortho/para substituted aromatic monoamine is properly classified in Chapter 29.

p-Ethylaniline

p-Ethylaniline (4-ethylaniline) is an aromatic monoamine explicitly named in HTS 2921.49.10.00, used as a chemical intermediate in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dye manufacturing. Its amine-function structure on a benzene ring with ethyl substituent qualifies it as a derivative under Chapter 29 heading 2921.

2,3-Xylidine

2,3-Xylidine (2,3-dimethylaniline) is one of the specific xylidine isomers listed in HTS 2921.49.10.00, serving as an intermediate for azo dyes, pharmaceuticals, and UV stabilizers. This aromatic amine with two methyl groups on adjacent ring positions fits Chapter 29 amine-function compounds.

2,5-Xylidine

2,5-Xylidine (2,5-dimethylaniline) listed under HTS 2921.49.10.00 is an intermediate for direct dyes, pharmaceuticals, and photographic chemicals. Its aromatic amine structure with meta/para methyl substitution qualifies under Chapter 29.