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High Purity 4,4'-Methylenedianiline Flakes

High purity (>99%) 4,4'-methylenedianiline supplied in flake form for precise industrial dosing in isocyanate reactions. Explicitly under HTS 2921.59.3000 as the pure, chemically defined aromatic polyamine matching the tariff description. Critical intermediate for MDI production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.42.18.00Lower: 25.8% vs 44%

If classified as an aniline derivative rather than polyamine

Monocyclic aromatic amines fall under 2921.42, but MDA's diamine structure prioritizes polyamine heading.

2902.30.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 44%

If for cyclic hydrocarbons if amine function is minor

Base hydrocarbon structure without dominant amine function shifts to Chapter 29 acyclic/cyclic hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide melting point and assay data in entry docs to distinguish from lower grades

• Ensure nitrogen blanketing during storage/shipping to prevent oxidation

• Check Anti-Dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like Japan or Europe

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