2,4-Diaminotoluene from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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