Toluenediisocyanate T-80 Grade from China
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.
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
• Must declare exact isomer ratio on commercial invoice
• Store below 25°C to prevent solidification
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, 2929.10.50)