4,4'-Thiodianiline from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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