Ethylenediamine from China
Ethylenediamine (EDA) is a colorless liquid organic compound with the formula H2NCH2CH2NH2, classified under HTS 2921.21.00.00 as a basic acyclic polyamine. It is a key industrial intermediate used in chelating agents, pharmaceuticals, and polymer production, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically >99%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documenting hazardous nature (corrosive, flammable) for DOT and customs compliance
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure no added solvents exceed Chapter 29 note (e) transport/stabilizer limits