Laboratory Research Xanthen-9-one from Mexico
Purified xanthen-9-one supplied for research labs, featuring oxygen-only heterocyclic structure, explicitly named in HTS 2932.99.39.00. Used in photochemistry and as a synthetic building block, it qualifies as a separate organic compound under Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement for research to avoid scrutiny as potential dye intermediate under Chapter 32 exclusions
• Package in allowed solvents only (note e); excess may trigger reclassification as preparations