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4-Phenylenediamine (PPD)

4-Phenylenediamine, a diamino derivative of aniline, is classified under HTS 2921.42.90.00 as an aromatic monoamine derivative. Widely used in rubber antioxidants, dyes, and photographic chemicals.

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.

2921.51.50.00Lower: 44% vs 137.5%

If o-, m-, p-phenylenediamines in specific subheading

Specific provision takes precedence over 'other' category.

3812Lower: 17.5% vs 137.5%

If imported pre-mixed as rubber antioxidant preparation

Prepared rubber accelerators classified in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Extremely toxic; requires proper Hazard Class 6.1 PG II labeling and UN 1673

โ€ข Technical grade 97%+ purity needed; lower grades may classify as mixtures

โ€ข Provide end-use statement to avoid anti-dumping scrutiny on Chinese material