4-Phenylenediamine (PPD) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Extremely toxic; requires proper Hazard Class 6.1 PG II labeling and UN 1673
• Technical grade 97%+ purity needed; lower grades may classify as mixtures
• Provide end-use statement to avoid anti-dumping scrutiny on Chinese material