o-Phenylenediamine (1,2-Diaminobenzene)
o-Phenylenediamine (1,2-diaminobenzene) is a pure aromatic diamine used as an intermediate for benzimidazoles, dyes, and fungicides. It is a separate chemically defined compound, and it falls under 2921.51.00 as o-phenylenediamine.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a mixture of phenylenediamine isomers
This covers other aromatic polyamines and derivatives not specifically listed in 2921.51.
If the product is used as an intermediate for dyes and is more specifically classified elsewhere
This heading covers aniline derivatives, which may apply if the product is derived from aniline.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is the pure o-isomer, as mixtures of isomers may be classified differently
• Provide the CAS number (95-54-5) to the CBSA for efficient clearance
• Check if the product is subject to any Canadian regulations on aromatic amines, such as the CEPA
Related Products under Tariff item 2921.51.00
1,4-Diaminobenzene (p-Phenylenediamine Base)
>- 1,4-Diaminobenzene (p-phenylenediamine base) is used in photographic chemicals and dyes. It is specifically named in tariff item 2921.51.00, which covers p-phenylenediamine and its derivatives and salts.
2,4-Diaminotoluene (2,4-TDA)
>- 2,4-Diaminotoluene (2,4-TDA) is a diaminotoluene isomer used in polyurethane elastomers, dyes, and hair colorants. It is specifically named in tariff item 2921.51.00, which covers diaminotoluenes and their derivatives and salts.
2,4-Diaminotoluene (2,4-Toluenediamine)
>- 2,4-Diaminotoluene (2,4-toluenediamine) is a diaminotoluene isomer used in dyes, polymers, and as a chain extender. It is specifically named in tariff item 2921.51.00, which covers diaminotoluenes and their derivatives and salts.
2,4-Diaminotoluene Sulfate
2,4-Diaminotoluene sulfate is a salt of diaminotoluene, an aromatic polyamine, used as an intermediate and stabilizer in photographic chemical formulations, particularly for dye developers. As a chemically defined organic compound with an added sulfate group, it falls under tariff item 2921.51.00, which covers o-, m-, p-phenylenediamine, diaminotoluenes, and their derivatives and salts.
2,5-Diaminotoluene Sulfate
>- 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate is a salt used primarily in permanent hair coloring formulations. Under Chapter 29 note 5(C)(1), salts of organic compounds are classified with the parent compound, so this salt of a diaminotoluene falls under tariff item 2921.51.00.
2,6-Diaminotoluene
>- 2,6-Diaminotoluene is a diaminotoluene isomer used as a dye intermediate and polymer modifier. It is a diaminotoluene derivative explicitly named in tariff item 2921.51.00, which covers diaminotoluenes and their derivatives and salts.