Bis(o-tolyl)carbodiimide from China
Bis(o-tolyl)carbodiimide is a specific aromatic imide-function compound used primarily as a dehydrating agent and coupling reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for peptide bond formation. It falls under HTS 2925.19.30.00 as one of the explicitly named aromatic imides, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds with imide functionality.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis (CoA) verifying chemical purity and identity to comply with TSCA regulations; ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling for this reactive compound; store in cool, dry conditions to prevent decomposition during transit