N291823 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of m-phenylenediamine from China

Issued November 15, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 2921.51.1000

Headings: 2921

Product description

The subject product is called m-phenylenediamine (CAS # 108-45-2). It is also known as 1,3-Phenylenediamine. It is indicated to be a single chemically defined compound, and is not a mixture of any other chemical. This substance is used in acrylate polymer production. We note that the chemical name in your original submission was incorrect. You provided the corrected name via email and verified the product as m-phenylenediamine.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the m-phenylenediamine (CAS # 108-45-2) will be 2921.51.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Amine-function compounds;Aromatic polyamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: o-, m-, p-Phenylenediamine, diaminotoluenes, and their derivatives; salts thereof: m-phenylenediamine; The rate of duty will be 6.

Full text

N291823 November 15, 2017 CLA-2-29:OT:RR:NC:N1:140 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2921.51.1000 Ms. Stacey Dumas Amsyn Incorporated 1011 High Ridge Rd Stamford, CT 06905 RE: The tariff classification of m-phenylenediamine from China Dear Ms. Dumas: In your letter dated November 06, 2017, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product is called m-phenylenediamine (CAS # 108-45-2). It is also known as 1,3-Phenylenediamine. It is indicated to be a single chemically defined compound, and is not a mixture of any other chemical. This substance is used in acrylate polymer production. We note that the chemical name in your original submission was incorrect. You provided the corrected name via email and verified the product as m-phenylenediamine. The applicable subheading for the m-phenylenediamine (CAS # 108-45-2) will be 2921.51.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Amine-function compounds;Aromatic polyamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: o-, m-, p-Phenylenediamine, diaminotoluenes, and their derivatives; salts thereof: m-phenylenediamine; The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Paul Hodgkiss at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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