The tariff classification of Diethyltoluenediamine (DETDA), CAS # 68479-98-1, in bulk form, from China
Issued January 10, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2921.59.8000
Headings: 2921
Product description
The subject product, Diethyltoluenediamine, also known as Benzenediamine, ar,ar-diethyl-ar-methyl-, is an isomeric mixture of 3,5-Diethyltoluene-2,4-diamine and 3,5-Diethyltoluene-2,6-diamine. Product is an aromatic polyamine indicated for use as a polymerization "chain-stopper."
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Diethyltoluenediamine will be 2921.59.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amine-function compounds: Other: Other: Other….
Full text
NY L80392 January 10, 2005 CLA-2-29:RR:NC:2:240 L80392 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2921.59.8000 Mr. Curt Treu ExpoMix Corporation 1099 Brown Street, Unit 203 Wauconda, IL 60084 RE: The tariff classification of Diethyltoluenediamine (DETDA), CAS # 68479-98-1, in bulk form, from China Dear Mr. Treu: In your letter dated October 11,2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product, Diethyltoluenediamine, also known as Benzenediamine, ar,ar-diethyl-ar-methyl-, is an isomeric mixture of 3,5-Diethyltoluene-2,4-diamine and 3,5-Diethyltoluene-2,6-diamine. Product is an aromatic polyamine indicated for use as a polymerization "chain-stopper." The applicable subheading for Diethyltoluenediamine will be 2921.59.8090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Amine-function compounds: Other: Other: Other….. Other….. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 646-733-3268. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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