N-Methyl-p-Toluidine from China

N-Methyl-p-toluidine is a secondary amine derivative of p-toluidine used as a catalyst in epoxy resin curing. It qualifies under HTS 2921.43.90 as the toluidine parent structure remains principal characteristic despite N-methylation. Technical grade >97% purity required.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

GC analysis showing <2% tertiary amine impurities prevents 2921.49 classification

Flash point documentation (>93°C) for flammable liquid exemption

Epoxy formulator letters support chemical intermediate status