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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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