Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from Japan
MDI is a diisocyanate compound featuring two isocyanate (-N=C=O) functional groups attached to a diphenylmethane backbone, classifying it under HTS 2929.10.80 as an 'other' isocyanate with nitrogen function. It is primarily used in the production of polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm purity levels to meet chemical import regulations
• Ensure proper Hazard Class 6.1 labeling for toxic liquid handling during customs clearance
• Verify REACH compliance for EU-sourced MDI to avoid delays in transshipment