Benzidine Dihydrochloride from Japan
Benzidine dihydrochloride serves as an intermediate for azo dyes and detection reagents despite carcinogen status. Falls under HTS 2921.49.50.00 as aromatic diamine salt. Chapter note 4(C)(1) directs salt classification with parent amine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• EPA carcinogen import permit required; special handling manifests; limited to research quantities only