Technical Grade Xylene Diisocyanate 80/20 Mixture from China
Technical grade xylene diisocyanate (XDI), typically an 80/20 isomer mix of 2,4- and 2,6-XDI, is covered under HTS 2929.10.20.00 as it matches the named compound despite isomer impurities per Chapter note (b). Used in flexible foam production for mattresses and automotive seats. Remains classified here as a chemically defined organic isocyanate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
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
• Confirm isomer ratio via HPLC analysis for documentation; stabilize with <0.1% additives to stay in heading
• Avoid bulk packaging over DOT limits to prevent hazmat surcharges