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Hexamethylenediamine

Hexamethylenediamine, an acyclic diamine used primarily in nylon-6,6 production, is classified under HTS 2921.29.00.55 as an other acyclic polyamine. It meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+131.0%137.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%+103.5%110%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%+103.5%110%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+18.5%18.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+21.0%21%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2925.11.00Lower: 44% vs 137.5%

If when imported as saccharin intermediate

Specific acyclic polyamines used in saccharin production have dedicated subheading

3906.90.50.00Lower: 41.7% vs 137.5%

If pre-reacted with adipic acid

Polymer precursors may shift to Chapter 39 acrylic polymers heading

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Submit Letter of Intent to Manufacture (LOI) under TSCA for polymer production use

โ€ข Confirm >99% purity via analytical certificate to maintain Chapter 29 classification

โ€ข Avoid bulk packaging that could trigger 'prepared for retail sale' reclassification