Diphenylmaleimide from China
Diphenylmaleimide features two phenyl groups on the imide nitrogen, used in specialty resins and electronics. As a substituted cyclic imide derivative, it properly classifies under HTS 2925.19.91.00 'other' imides.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Low solubility requires solvent declaration; pure solid form only for 2925
• High melting point (150°C+); no refrigeration needed but specify dry storage
• Customs may request end-use statement for electronics vs general chemical