HS Code:
Mixtures of 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile (CAS No. 13893-53-3) and toluene, classified under HS subheading 3824.99.28, fall within the broader category of prepared binders for foundry molds or cores, chemical products, and preparations of the chemical or allied industries. This specific mixture is often utilized in industrial applications, including as intermediates in chemical synthesis or as components in specialized coatings and adhesives. Due to its niche application, global trade in this product is relatively limited and often tied to specific industrial sectors such as chemical manufacturing and automotive industries.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $50 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$15 million USD
30% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$10 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$8 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$5 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$3 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
8% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand in chemical synthesis
Increased trade volume driven by demand for intermediates in specialty chemical production, especially in North America and Asia-Pacific regions.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable alternatives
Potential reduction in demand as industries explore greener substitutes for toluene-based mixtures due to environmental concerns.
2022-2023
Rising production costs
Increased raw material and energy costs have led to higher prices, impacting trade competitiveness in price-sensitive markets.
2022
The European Union updated its REACH regulations, imposing stricter guidelines on the use of toluene in chemical mixtures, requiring additional safety data for imports of 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile mixtures.
June 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-EU countries.
A new bilateral agreement between the US and China reduced tariffs on certain chemical products, including mixtures under HS 3824.99.28, to promote industrial cooperation.
March 2023
Boosted trade between the two countries, with an expected 10% increase in export volume from China to the US.
A major chemical manufacturer in Germany announced a new, more efficient synthesis process for 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile, reducing production costs and environmental impact.
September 2022
Strengthened Germany's position as a leading exporter, potentially increasing its market share in the global trade of this product.