4,4'-Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)diphenylamine from China

This is a specific aromatic diphenylamine derivative used primarily as an antioxidant and stabilizer in rubber and polymer production. It falls under HTS 2921.44.0500 as it is explicitly named in the tariff heading for diphenylamine derivatives. The compound's structure features two α,α-dimethylbenzyl groups attached to the 4,4' positions of diphenylamine, providing steric hindrance for effective stabilization.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates (COA) confirming purity and structure matching the exact tariff description to avoid misclassification

Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling per GHS as it's a chemical substance requiring SDS documentation for customs clearance

Verify REACH compliance if sourcing from EU; common pitfall is incomplete impurity declarations affecting Chapter 29 eligibility