N-Phenylmaleimide from Mexico
N-Phenylmaleimide is an N-substituted derivative of maleimide with a phenyl group on nitrogen, used in high-performance polymer synthesis. HTS 2925.19.91.00 covers this substituted imide as 'other' derivatives; aryl substitution doesn't change heading.
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
• Melting point 88-92°C; include thermal stability data for air shipment approval
• Not DEA listed but monitor for controlled substance precursor potential
• Specify 'not for human consumption' to avoid FDA food/drug scrutiny