o-Tolidine (2,2'-Dimethylbenzidine)
o-Tolidine is a dimethyl-substituted aromatic diamine used in pigment synthesis and analytical reagents. It is subject to HTS 2921.59.4000 classification due to its designation in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +35.0% | 41.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically named benzidines
Benzidine and tolidine have dedicated provisions earlier in heading 2921.51.
If technical grade with impurities
If impurities prevent 'separate chemically defined compound' status per chapter note (a).
If demethylated to parent benzidine
Cyclic hydrocarbons without amine function classify in Chapter 29 subchapter I.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare CAS 612-82-8 and provide GC-MS purity reports for classification support
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 38 mixture status
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Related Products under HTS 2921.59.40.00
p-Phenylenediamine
p-Phenylenediamine is an aromatic diamine used primarily as an intermediate in the production of polymers, dyes, and rubber antioxidants. It falls under HTS 2921.59.4000 as an aromatic polyamine derivative listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which specifies certain organic chemicals subject to quantitative limitations.
4,4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA)
4,4'-Methylenedianiline is a diphenylmethane-based aromatic polyamine used in polyurethane production and epoxy curing agents. Classified under HTS 2921.59.4000 due to its status as a derivative of aromatic polyamines specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
2,4-Diaminotoluene
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.
4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane
4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane, also known as DDM, is an aromatic polyamine used in epoxy resin curing and polyimide synthesis. It is covered by HTS 2921.59.4000 as a derivative specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
m-Phenylenediamine
m-Phenylenediamine is an aromatic diamine used in epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and as a dye intermediate. This product is classified in HTS 2921.59.4000 because it matches chemicals described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
2,2'-Dichlorobenzidine
2,2'-Dichlorobenzidine is a halogenated aromatic polyamine used in azo pigment manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2921.59.4000 as a derivative listed in additional U.S. note 3, consistent with Chapter 29 provisions for halogenated amines.