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N-Phenylmaleimide

N-Phenylmaleimide is a cyclic imide with carboxyimide-function, but classified here under imine derivatives per Chapter Note 3 (last in numerical order) in HTS 2925.29.90.00. Key Diels-Alder dienophile.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+133.8%137.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+106.3%110%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+106.3%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+21.3%21.3%
🇯🇵JapanFree+23.8%23.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2925.19Lower: 16.2% vs 137.5%

If classified strictly as imide-function compound

Carboxyimide-function compounds if imide > imine chemically principal.

2934.99.90.01Lower: 112.5% vs 137.5%

If ring system predominates

Nucleic acids if classified by heterocyclic structure rather than acyclic function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit X-ray crystal structure confirming planar imide ring system

• Declare melting point (88-92°C) and purity by HPLC (>99%)

• Include polymerization inhibitor (hydroquinone) concentration