4-Amino-N-phenylaniline (PAD) from China

4-Amino-N-phenylaniline, also known as PAD, is a derivative of p-phenylenediamine used in dye manufacturing and polymer production. It qualifies under HTS 2921.51.5000 as an 'other' aromatic polyamine derivative, being a chemically defined compound in this heading.

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 or IUPAC name in entry summary to confirm aromatic polyamine status

Segregate from other amines during storage/shipping to prevent cross-contamination affecting purity claims

Monitor REACH-like US regs for persistent/bioaccumulative substances