Octylated Diphenylamine from Japan
Octylated diphenylamine consists of mono- and di-octyl substituted derivatives used as antioxidants in lubricating oils and rubber products. It qualifies for HTS 2921.44.2000 as a diphenylamine derivative specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for import quota management. The alkyl substitution enhances solubility and performance in petroleum applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit import license applications early due to annual quota limits; track via USITC dataweb
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming octyl content >95% to prevent purity disputes
• Pitfall: bulk shipments without proper segregation risk contamination and reclassification