m-Phenylenediamine

m-Phenylenediamine, also known as 1,3-diaminobenzene, serves as a key building block for isocyanates, epoxy resins, and hair dyes. Classified under HTS 2921.51.10.00 as one of the specifically enumerated m-phenylenediamines, which are aromatic polyamines and their derivatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.51.50Same rate: 41.5%

If derivatives/salts other than those specifically named

Only enumerated compounds fall in .10; other derivatives go to statistical suffix .50.

3204.11.50.00Same rate: 41.5%

If when used directly as synthetic dye intermediate in final form

If put up specifically for dye production, may classify as synthetic organic coloring matter.

3812.31.00Same rate: 41.5%

If supplied as polymerisation initiator

Certain polyamines used in polymer production classify with polymer additives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed safety data sheets (SDS) specifying mutagenic properties for CBP review

Confirm absence of impurities that could shift classification to other polyamine subheadings

Package with stabilizers only if necessary for transport per Chapter 29 note (f)

Related Products under HTS 2921.51.10.00

o-Phenylenediamine

o-Phenylenediamine is an aromatic diamine (C6H4(NH2)2) used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It falls under HTS 2921.51.10.00 as a specifically named o-phenylenediamine, which is an aromatic polyamine listed in the subheading for o-, m-, p-phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes.

Toluene-2,4-Diamine

Toluene-2,4-diamine (2,4-TDA) is a diaminotoluene isomer essential for polyurethane production and toluene diisocyanate (TDI) synthesis. It qualifies for HTS 2921.51.10.00 as a specifically listed toluene-2,4-diamine, an aromatic polyamine derivative.

Toluene-2,5-Diamine

Toluene-2,5-diamine is used in permanent hair dyes and as a photographic chemical intermediate. It is explicitly named in HTS 2921.51.10.00 under diaminotoluenes, fitting the aromatic polyamine definition of the subheading.

Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate

Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate is the salt form used primarily in oxidative hair colorants for its stability. HTS 2921.51.10.00 specifically includes this salt as a derivative of the named diaminotoluene under aromatic polyamine salts.

4-Amino-2-(N,N-Diethylamino)Toluene Hydrochloride

This substituted diaminotoluene hydrochloride is a specialty dye intermediate for reactive dyes. It is precisely named in HTS 2921.51.10.00 as an aromatic polyamine derivative salt within the diaminotoluene category.

o-Phenylenediamine Dihydrochloride

The dihydrochloride salt of o-phenylenediamine used in pharmaceutical synthesis and analytical reagents. Although base form is named, chapter notes place salts with the parent aromatic polyamine in HTS 2921.51.10.00.