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.

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.

2921.59.20.00Same rate: 41.5%

If derivative contains additional functional groups beyond simple salts

Other aromatic polyamine derivatives not specifically named fall under the residual provision.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If imported as mixture with solvents for safety transport

Solutions of chapter 29 compounds in solvents for transport may classify as chemical preparations.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 41.5%

If further processed into heterocyclic compounds

o-Phenylenediamine derivatives forming heterocycles like benzimidazoles classify in heading 2933.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming chemical identity and purity as these are specifically named compounds

Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling per GHS for toxic aromatic amines during import

Verify REACH/TSCA registration status to avoid customs holds on controlled chemical substances

Related Products under HTS 2921.51.10.00

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.

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.