2,4,6-Trimethylaniline (Mesidine) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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