2,5-Dimethoxy-p-Toluidine from China
2,5-Dimethoxy-p-toluidine serves as an intermediate for permanent hair dyes and polymer antioxidants. Despite dual ether functions, the toluidine amine remains principal characteristic for HTS 2921.43.90 classification per Chapter Note numerical order.
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
• Methoxy position confirmation via HPLC; 2,4-isomer more common in dyes
• Cosmetic Ingredient Review documentation for hair dye use
• Antioxidant end-use letters distinguish from dye intermediate classification