m-Phenylenediamine from China
Meta-phenylenediamine is used in epoxy resins, dyes, and polymers. It qualifies for HTS 2942.00.10.00 under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI as a di-amine aromatic compound listed in the note's specific products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Certify isomer purity (>98% meta) as ortho/para isomers classify under different provisions
• Include polymerization inhibitor certificate to maintain 'separate compound' status
• Avoid anti-dusting agents exceeding chapter note (g) limits for identification purposes