Aniline Hydrochloride Salt from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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