m-Phenylenediamine Technical Grade

Technical grade m-phenylenediamine is a diaminobenzene polyamine used in epoxy hardeners, though 'pure' grades may have specific codes. As an aromatic polyamine not fitting earlier subheadings, HTS 2921.59.80 applies to impure or derivative forms per Chapter 29 impurity allowances.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+25.0%31.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.51Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If high purity m-tolylenediamine

Purer isomers have dedicated subheadings earlier in 2921.51.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If technical grade with >2% impurities

Excess impurities exceed Chapter 29 definitions, becoming preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Purity <99% justifies 2921.59.80 vs purer 2921.51; provide GC assay

โ€ข Oxidation stabilizer declaration needed if contains Chapter 29 note (f) additives

โ€ข Dark color common; appearance specs prevent mixture reclassification

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