N-Ethylethylenediamine from China
N-Ethylethylenediamine (C2H5NHCH2CH2NH2) is an acyclic diamine derivative used in epoxy curing agents and pharmaceuticals. Though technically a diamine, classified as monoamine derivative under 2921.19.61 per numerical order rule in Chapter 29 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on principal amine function; provide structural formula confirming acyclic chain
• Distinguish from ethylenediamine (2921.29) via substitution analysis certificate
• Monitor vapor pressure for DOT shipping; common error is inadequate ventilation requirements