Toluidine Blue O Dye Base

Toluidine derivative serving as the core amine component for Toluidine Blue O synthesis, a thiazine dye used in histology. HTS 2921.43.4000 applies as it's a chemically defined toluidine derivative listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3204.12.50Same rate: 41.5%

If completed synthetic dye product

Finished synthetic organic coloring matter excludes from chapter 29 per note (g).

2921.45Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If classified as aniline derivative

Misidentified toluidines may shift to earlier aniline subheadings without quotas.

3822Lower: 10% vs 41.5%

If for diagnostic lab reagents

Composite lab reagents for analysis classify in 3822 regardless of chapter 29 composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from finished dye (chapter 32) by providing synthesis stage documentation

Include end-use statement if for lab vs industrial to guide quota allocation

Package with stabilizers only if necessary for transport per chapter note (f)

Related Products under HTS 2921.43.40.00

p-Toluidine Hydrochloride

p-Toluidine hydrochloride is the salt of 4-methylaniline, a derivative of toluidine with aromatic amine functionality. It falls under HTS 2921.43.4000 as a toluidine derivative salt described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific organic compounds subject to quantitative restrictions.

o-Toluidine Sulfate

o-Toluidine sulfate is the sulfuric acid salt of 2-methylaniline, used primarily as an intermediate in dye manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2921.43.4000 as a toluidine derivative salt per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, ensuring control over these regulated aromatic amines.

p-Toluidine Technical Grade 98%

Technical grade p-toluidine (4-methylaniline) at 98% purity, containing minor impurities but remains chemically defined aromatic monoamine. Falls under HTS 2921.43.4000 per U.S. note 3 to section VI for toluidines used in industrial synthesis of dyes and polymers.

N-Ethyl-o-Toluidine

N-Ethyl-o-toluidine is an N-substituted derivative of o-toluidine, maintaining aromatic monoamine function for use in pesticide and dye synthesis. Classified in HTS 2921.43.4000 as toluidine derivative per U.S. note 3 restrictions on these compounds.

4-Amino-2-Methylphenol (2-Methyl-4-aminophenol)

This toluidine-derived aminophenol combines aromatic amine with phenolic function but classifies primarily as toluidine derivative. HTS 2921.43.4000 per chapter note prioritizing later numerical heading and U.S. note 3 listing.

Toluidine Hydrochloride Stabilized

Toluidine hydrochloride with added stabilizer for safe transport, remaining chemically defined per chapter note (f). Used in analytical chemistry; HTS 2921.43.4000 as note 3 toluidine salt.