Maleimide from Mexico
Maleimide is an unsaturated five-membered cyclic imide with a reactive double bond, used in polymer chemistry and bioconjugation. Classified in HTS 2925.19.91.00 as a derivative imide; the imide function determines classification over unsaturation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Polymer-grade vs monomer-grade requires spec sheet; >95% purity stays in 2925
• Light-sensitive; specify opaque packaging on invoice to prevent degradation claims
• Common misclassification as acrylic derivative; emphasize imide ring in documentation