2,5-Xylidine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ,Darkens on exposure to air; import with nitrogen blanketing certificate if applicable
• Distinguish from 2,3/2,4/3,4 isomers on entry summary to secure correct rate