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.

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.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If when supplied as hair dye intermediate in consumer-ready form

Dye intermediates put up for retail may classify in Chapter 32.

2921.51.50.00Same rate: 41.5%

If sulfate salt form beyond specifically named

Only enumerated salts in .10; other derivatives in statistical suffix.

3305.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If incorporated in final hair preparations

Mixtures containing as active ingredient classify as hair preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include cosmetic ingredient labeling compliance documentation for hair dye applications

Test for heavy metal impurities that could trigger hazardous waste regulations

Declare exact isomer content to avoid misclassification with toluene-2,4-diamine

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.

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 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.