N-Phenylmaleimide from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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