TDI 80/20 Mixture from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Classify strictly as mixtures; pure isomers go to 2929.10.10.00
• Requires DOT/UN hazmat shipping papers (UN 2078)
• Verify stabilizer content doesn't change classification per Chapter 29 note (g)