Tolyltriazole Metal Passivator TTA

Technical grade tolyltriazole (TTA, CAS 29385-43-1) serves as a metal passivator in hydraulic oils and lubricants. The compound's triazole ring structure chelates metal ions to prevent corrosion in industrial equipment. HTS 2933.99.82.20 specifically covers this aromatic heterocyclic corrosion inhibitor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽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.

3819.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 6.5%

If for use in automotive antifreeze formulations

When destined for brake fluid or antifreeze production, may fall under Chapter 38 chemical preparations.

2934.99.90.01Same rate: 6.5%

If modified with additional heteroatoms beyond nitrogen

Compounds with oxygen or sulfur heteroatoms shift to heading 2934 heterocyclic compounds.

2903.99.80.01Higher: 15.5% vs 6.5%

If analyzed as primarily hydroxyphenyltriazole tautomer

Tautomeric forms emphasizing phenolic structure could classify under halogenated/sulfonated derivatives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare minimum 98% purity on entry documents; lower concentrations risk reclassification as mixtures

Submit manufacturer's specification sheet confirming tolyltriazole identity per chapter note (a) requirements

Avoid common pitfall of classifying with packaging materials; chemical classified separately from plastic drums