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
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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