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4,4'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) (MOCA) from China

4,4'-Methylenebis(2-chloroaniline), commonly known as MOCA, is an aromatic polyamine derivative used primarily as a curing agent in polyurethane elastomers. It falls under HTS 2921.59.80 as it is a derivative of aromatic polyamines (specifically a dianiline derivative) that does not fit into more specific subheadings within 2921.59. This classification aligns with chapter notes prioritizing the last numerical heading for amine-function compounds.

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

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm it meets 'other' aromatic polyamine derivative criteria under Chapter 29 notes

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing toxicity (known carcinogen) for CBP review and compliance with TSCA import requirements

Avoid misclassification as a simple diamine; ensure documentation specifies polyamine structure to prevent reclassification to 2921.51