2,4-Diaminotoluene from Japan
2,4-Diaminotoluene (toluenediamine) is a key intermediate for toluene diisocyanate (TDI) in polyurethane production. Classified under HTS 2942.00.10.00 per U.S. note 3 for specified aromatic diamines used in industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 2,4-isomer content (>97%) as mixtures with 2,6-isomer affect classification
• Provide distillation range and melting point data confirming chemical identity
• Declare as 'molten/crystalline industrial intermediate only' avoiding polymer prepolymer confusion