4,4'-Thiodianiline from China

4,4'-Thiodianiline contains sulfur linkage between aromatic amine rings, used in rubber chemicals and polymer synthesis. HTS 2921.59.80.90 applies as it qualifies as aromatic polyamine rather than organo-sulfur compound per Chapter 29 note exclusion. Sulfur maintains thioether functionality.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Elemental analysis confirming amine > sulfur functionality required

Odor control packaging essential due to volatile sulfur compounds

Rubber chemical end-use declaration prevents dye intermediate misclassification