Desmodur T80 Polyurethane Precursor

Bayer Desmodur T80, a standardized 80% 2,4-TDI/20% 2,6-TDI mixture stabilized for safe transport. This product is definitively classified under HTS 2929.10.15.00 as a mixture of toluenediisocyanates per chapter notes (a) and (f) allowing stabilizers. Used in reaction injection molding (RIM) for elastomers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3208.10.00Lower: 38.7% vs 41.5%

If marketed specifically as paint crosslinker with pigments

Chapter 29 exclusion note (g) - additions rendering 'particularly suitable for specific use' exclude from Chapter 29

2929.90Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If other aromatic isocyanates, not toluene-derived

Specificity of 2929.10.15.00 requires toluene base; other nitrogen-function compounds classify elsewhere

3504.00.50Lower: 21.5% vs 41.5%

If partially reacted forming protein-like reaction products

Advanced reaction products may classify as protein derivatives rather than isocyanates

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Import Tips & Compliance

TSCA pre-notification required for first import

Moisture exclusion critical - use nitrogen blanketing

Avoid classification as 'paint additive' which would go to Chapter 38

Related Products under HTS 2929.10.15.00

TDI 80/20 Mixture

A commercial mixture containing 80% 2,4-toluenediisocyanate and 20% 2,6-toluenediisocyanate, used primarily as a reactive intermediate in polyurethane production. This isocyanate mixture falls under HTS 2929.10.15.00 as it is a specific blend of toluenediisocyanates with nitrogen function in the isocyanate groups. It is supplied in drums for industrial formulation of foams and coatings.

Toluenediisocyanate T-80 Grade

Industrial grade TDI mixture (80/20 2,4-/2,6-isomers) packaged in 250 kg drums for flexible foam manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2929.10.15.00 due to its isocyanate nitrogen function and specific isomer ratio meeting chapter requirements for mixtures. Commonly used in mattress and automotive seat production.

TDI Lupranat T80 Mixture

BASF Lupranat T80, a 80/20 TDI isomer mixture for slabstock foam production. Meets HTS 2929.10.15.00 criteria as chemically defined isocyanate mixture with transport stabilizer. High reactivity enables fast cure times in continuous foaming lines.

80/20 Toluene Diisocyanate Blend

Standard industrial 80/20 TDI blend used in adhesives and sealants formulation. Classified HTS 2929.10.15.00 for its specific mixture of 2,4- and 2,6-toluenediisocyanate isomers with nitrogen-function isocyanate groups. Supplied with 0.1% stabilizer per Chapter 29(f).

Polyurethane TDI 80 Mixture

TDI-80 grade mixture specifically formulated for polyurethane elastomers and coatings. Falls under HTS 2929.10.15.00 as it constitutes a mixture of the two toluenediisocyanate isomers per chapter note (b). Drum quantities with anti-dusting agent for safety.