4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane (DADPM) from China

DADPM, or methylene bis(o-chloroaniline) derivative, is an aromatic polyamine used in polyurethane curing agents. It qualifies under HTS 2921.51.30.00 per additional U.S. note 3 for listed diaminotoluene derivatives and salts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Submit structural formula and synthesis route to confirm note 3 listing

Handle as potential carcinogen; ensure proper hazmat shipping declarations

Test for isomer purity to prevent shift to general polyamine headings