Aniline Hydrochloride Salt from China
Aniline hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of aniline, a common form for safe transport and handling of this aromatic amine. Per chapter note 3(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic amine compounds classify with the parent organic compound under HTS 2921.42.65.00 when listed in additional U.S. note 3.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify salt formation clearly; pH testing confirms hydrochloride vs free base
• Corrosive solid precautions required; ensure UN 1548 proper shipping name declaration
• Salt content doesn't affect quota consumption - calculated on free base aniline equivalent