2,4-Diaminotoluene from China

2,4-Diaminotoluene (2,4-TDA) is an aromatic diamine used in polyurethane production and hair dyes. It is specifically provided for in HTS 2921.49.4500 per additional U.S. note 3.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Isomer-specific analysis required; mixture of 2,4/2,6-TDA may classify differently

Potential carcinogen; requires worker safety data and exposure controls documentation

Verify not subject to dye intermediate quotas under textile agreements