Toluidine (o-Toluidine) from Mexico
Toluidine, specifically o-toluidine (2-methylaniline), is an aromatic monoamine derivative of aniline with a methyl group substituent. It falls under HTS 2921.42.65.00 as an aniline derivative described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific organic chemicals subject to quantitative limitations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI and obtain necessary quota licenses from U.S
• Census Bureau before import
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (95-53-4) documentation to confirm classification as pure o-toluidine
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure product meets 'separate chemically defined compound' criteria per chapter 29 note 1(a)