2925.19.30.00 - Bis(o-tolyl)carbodiimide; and 2,2',6,6'-Tetra isopropyl diphenyl carbodiimide 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 15.4¢/kg + 61% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This classification, HTS 2925.19.30.00, specifically covers certain carbodiimides that are imides with an aromatic structure. These are complex organic compounds characterized by the presence of the carbodiimide functional group (-N=C=N-) linked to aromatic rings, with specific examples including Bis(o-tolyl)carbodiimide and 2,2',6,6'-Tetraisopropyl diphenyl carbodiimide. These substances are typically utilized as stabilizers or curing agents in various polymer applications.
Within the broader category of imides and their derivatives, this particular subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, HTS 2925.19.10.00, which is exclusively for Ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide. The primary differentiator lies in the chemical structure; HTS 2925.19.10.00 is a brominated phthalimide derivative, while HTS 2925.19.30.00 encompasses specific aromatic carbodiimides. It also differs from the "Other" subcategory at this level, as it enumerates distinct chemical entities.
As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within HTS 2925.19.30.00 rests entirely on the precise identification of the imported goods as either Bis(o-tolyl)carbodiimide or 2,2',6,6'-Tetraisopropyl diphenyl carbodiimide, based on their chemical composition and purity.