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Benzylamine

Benzylamine is an organic compound with a primary amine group attached to a benzene ring via methylene linkage, classified in HTS 2929.90.50.95 under 'other nitrogen function'. Essential intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2921.49.50.00Same rate: 31.5%

If aliphatic amine character predominates

Customs may classify benzylamine as aromatic primary amine under 2921 if amine function emphasized over benzyl group.

2924.29Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If hydrocarbon derivatives form

Certain benzyl compounds classified by parent hydrocarbon in 2924 series.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from phenylamine (aniline, 2921.41); benzylamine's -CH2- linkage keeps it in 2929

Typically UN 2735; require IBCs or drums with proper UN certification for import

Provide GC-MS purity certificate to avoid 3824 reclassification

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Triethylenetetramine (TETA)

Triethylenetetramine is a polyamine with multiple nitrogen functions including secondary and tertiary amines, classified under HTS 2929.90.50.95 as a compound with 'other nitrogen function' not specified elsewhere in heading 2929. It is used primarily as a curing agent for epoxy resins in industrial applications.

N,N-Diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA)

N,N-Diethylhydroxylamine is an organic compound featuring a nitrogen atom bonded to a hydroxyl group and two ethyl groups, falling under 'other nitrogen function' in HTS 2929.90.50.95. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor and photographic developer.

Girard's Reagent T

Girard's Reagent T (trimethylammoniumacetohydrazide chloride) contains hydrazone and quaternary ammonium nitrogen functions, classified under HTS 2929.90.50.95. Used in steroid analysis and carbonyl derivatization.

N-(2-Aminoethyl)piperazine

This compound features both primary amine and secondary amine functions within a piperazine ring structure, falling under HTS 2929.90.50.95 as 'other nitrogen function'. Used in epoxy curing and polyamide production.

Cyanamide (50% aqueous solution)

Cyanamide in 50% aqueous solution qualifies under Chapter 29 note (d) as a chemically defined compound dissolved in water, classified HTS 2929.90.50.95. Used in agriculture and chemical synthesis.

Nitromethane

Nitromethane (CH3NO2) features a nitro group (-NO2) attached to methane but classified under HTS 2929.90.50.95 per chapter note excluding nitro groups from heading 2929 definition for nitrogen-functions. Used in fuels and explosives.