Benzidine Dihydrochloride from China
Benzidine dihydrochloride is the salt form of the aromatic tetraamine benzidine, used historically in dye manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2921.59.80.90 per Chapter 29 note on organic salts classifying with parent amine. The hydrochloride salt maintains aromatic polyamine identity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Benzidine derivatives require EPA TSCA Section 8(d) health/safety data submission
• Declare both free base equivalent and salt form concentrations on commercial invoice
• Special handling permits needed due to IARC Group 1 carcinogen classification