o-Tolidine (2,2'-Dimethylbenzidine) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare CAS 612-82-8 and provide GC-MS purity reports for classification support
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 38 mixture status
• Monitor EU export authorizations affecting supply chains