HS Code:
Toluene-4-sulfonohydrazide (CAS No. 1576-35-8), classified under HS subheading 2935.90.75, is a chemical compound primarily used as a blowing agent in the production of foamed plastics and rubber. It decomposes under heat to release gas, aiding in the creation of cellular structures in materials. This compound falls under the broader category of sulfonamides and is utilized in industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging for manufacturing lightweight and insulating materials.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $50 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$20 million USD
40% 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
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand for lightweight materials
Increased use of Toluene-4-sulfonohydrazide in automotive and aerospace industries for fuel efficiency and insulation, driving up global demand by 5% annually.
2021-2023
Shift towards eco-friendly blowing agents
Emerging regulations on chemical emissions are pushing manufacturers to develop greener alternatives, potentially reducing demand for traditional sulfonohydrazides by 3-5% in the EU by 2025.
2022-2025
Rising production in Asia-Pacific
Lower production costs and increasing industrialization in countries like China and India are boosting supply, leading to a 7% increase in exports from the region.
2020-2023
The European Union has introduced stricter guidelines under REACH for the use of sulfonohydrazides, requiring detailed safety data sheets and limiting certain applications in consumer goods.
March 2023
This may increase compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volume by 2-3% in the short term.
Major chemical manufacturers in China have announced new facilities for producing Toluene-4-sulfonohydrazide, aiming to meet rising domestic and international demand.
June 2022
This expansion is expected to lower global prices by 5% and solidify China’s position as the leading exporter.
The United States granted temporary tariff waivers on certain chemical imports, including compounds under HS 2935.90, to address supply chain disruptions.
September 2022
This has led to a 4% increase in imports from Asian countries, benefiting US manufacturers in the short term.