2,4-Diamino-toluene (2,4-Toluenediamine) from China
2,4-Diaminotoluene is a diaminotoluidine used in polyurethane elastomers and hair dyes. Despite two amino groups, it retains toluidine classification under HTS 2921.43.90 as the methylaniline parent structure predominates. Purity specification critical for Chapter 29 entry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Specify 2,4-isomer >95%; 2,6-isomer classifies differently under 2921.51
• Include skin sensitization data; EU Annex XVII restrictions apply
• Hair dye use requires cosmetic notification; industrial use simpler clearance