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
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
• 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