2,4-Diaminotoluene from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• 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