o-Toluidine from China

o-Toluidine, or 2-methylaniline, is an aromatic amine used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. Classified under HTS 2921.49.4500 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for specific aromatic monoamines and derivatives.

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

Provide detailed chemical assay confirming identity as pure o-toluidine per note requirements

Include TSCA certification; note potential carcinogen labeling under OSHA standards

Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as pesticide intermediate under Chapter 38