N-Acetyl-2,6-xylidine from China
N-Acetyl-2,6-xylidine (N-acetyl-2,6-dimethylaniline) is a sterically hindered aromatic acetanilide listed in HTS 2924.29.31.00. Used in dye synthesis and as pharmaceutical intermediate. Ortho-methyl groups prevent hydrolysis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Melting point 150-155°C; ensure solid form maintained during transit
• Common local anesthetic intermediate; may require DEA documentation
• Gas chromatography purity certificate essential for dye manufacturers