4,4'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) from China

Known as MOCA, this di-chloro substituted aromatic polyamine is listed in HTS 2921.59.0800, used as a curing agent in polyurethane production. Features methylene bridge between two chloroaniline units. Strictly controlled due to carcinogenicity but classified as aromatic polyamine.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.8%

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

EPA significant new use rule applies; file SNUN for polyurethane uses beyond grandfathered applications

Highly toxic carcinogen; requires special handling permits and worker protection plans

Verify no MOCA content in imported polyurethanes (limit 0.1%) per TSCA Section 5