2,4-Diaminotoluene from China
2,4-Diaminotoluene is an aromatic polyamine serving as an intermediate for toluene diisocyanate (TDI) production and hair dyes. It qualifies for HTS 2921.59.4000 as a product enumerated in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for this amine-function compound.
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
• Monitor Section VI note 3 quotas closely; apply for licenses if available through Commerce Department
• Include spectroscopic analysis (NMR/IR) to verify aromatic polyamine structure against imitations
• Beware REACH-like restrictions; ensure no prohibited impurities that could trigger pesticide classifications