3-Chloro-o-toluidine with Stabilizer for Transport from China
3-Chloro-o-toluidine containing added antioxidant stabilizer falls under HTS 2921.43.04.00 per Chapter 29 note 1(f) for stabilizers necessary for preservation. The stabilizer prevents oxidation during bulk shipment. Remains classified as the pure compound despite additive.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• List stabilizer type/concentration (<1%) in commercial invoice; must prove necessity for transport
• Ensure stabilizer doesn't confer specific end-use per Chapter note 1(g)
• Separate stabilizer declaration prevents mixture classification under 3824