5-Amino-o-Cresidine from China
5-Amino-o-cresidine (5-amino-2-methoxy-toluidine) combines toluidine with methoxy substitution for reactive dye synthesis. Principal toluidine amine-function governs HTS 2921.43.90 classification; methoxy ether secondary per Chapter Note oxygen-function restrictions.
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
• NMR confirmation of 2-methoxy-5-amino positions; isomers classify differently
• Amination degree specification prevents polyamine misclassification
• Reactive dye manufacturers provide binding opinions supporting Chapter 29