4-Chloro-o-Toluidine

4-Chloro-o-toluidine is a chlorinated derivative of o-toluidine, featuring a methyl group ortho to the amino group and a chlorine substituent at the 4-position. This aromatic monoamine falls under HTS 2921.43.08.00 as a specifically named toluidine derivative used primarily as a chemical intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.42Lower: 16.5% vs 40.8%

If classified as o-toluidine rather than specifically named derivative

Base toluidines without specified halogenation fall under the general o-toluidine subheading earlier in numerical order.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.8%

If imported as mixture with solvents or stabilizers exceeding Chapter 29 limits

Solutions or preparations not qualifying under Chapter 29 note (e) shift to mixtures of chemicals in Chapter 38.

2909.30.60.00Lower: 30.5% vs 40.8%

If imported as aromatic ether derivative rather than amine-function compound

Material composition changes if oxygen-function (ether) group dominates over amine-function per classification notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, GC-MS) confirming structure matches the named compound in the HTS description

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates (>98%) to verify it's a chemically defined compound without impurities affecting classification

Avoid packaging suggesting end-use (e.g

dye mixtures) to prevent reclassification under Chapter 32 coloring matters