1,1'-Azobisformamide (AZODICARBONAMIDE) from China
1,1'-Azobisformamide, also known as azodicarbonamide (ADCA), is a yellow to orange-red crystalline powder used primarily as a chemical foaming agent in plastics and rubber production. It decomposes thermally to release nitrogen gas, creating foam structures in materials like PVC and EVA. This product falls under HTS 2927.00.15.00 as it is specifically named as an azo-compound in the tariff schedule.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels (typically 98%+ min) with supplier certificates as impurities affect classification; Ensure SDS and REACH compliance for chemical handling; Common pitfall: mislabeling as 'foaming agent' instead of chemical name on commercial invoice