Dicyandiamide Curing Agent DCDA from China
DCDA (dicyandiamide) curing agent is a latent hardener for thermoset polymers like epoxies, falling under HTS 2926.20.00.00 as a pure nitrile-function compound per chapter definitions. It remains classifiable here even with minor stabilizers for transport.
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
• Label with GHS pictograms for skin irritant hazards; provide end-use statement for composites to expedite CBP review; test for free cyanide content under 10 ppm