4-tert-Butylphenol
4-tert-Butylphenol is a monophenol with a tertiary butyl group at the para position, making it a chemically defined organic compound. It is widely used in the production of antioxidants, fragrances, and UV stabilizers. As a monophenol, it falls under the 'Other' tariff item for monophenols.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Related Products under Tariff item 2907.19.00
2,3-Xylenol
2,3-Xylenol (2,3-dimethylphenol), a vicinal dimethyl monophenol used in specialty polymer synthesis and fragrance intermediates. This chemically defined compound is classified under tariff item 2907.19.00 as an other monophenol.
2,4,6-Trimethylphenol (Mesitol)
2,4,6-Trimethylphenol (mesitol), a trimethyl-substituted monophenol used in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer stabilizers. Despite the trimethyl substitution, it is a chemically defined monophenol classified under tariff item 2907.19.00.
2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol (Ancamine K54)
2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol (Ancamine K54), a Mannich base monophenol used as an epoxy curing agent. This chemically defined compound is classified under tariff item 2907.19.00 as an other monophenol.
2,4-Xylenol Sodium Salt
The sodium salt of 2,4-xylenol, a water-soluble phenolate used as a chemical intermediate and buffering agent. Per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified with the parent organic compound, thus under tariff item 2907.19.00.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT)
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT), a sterically hindered monophenol antioxidant used as a food preservative and stabilizer in plastics. This chemically defined compound is classified under tariff item 2907.19.00.
2,6-Di-tert-Butylphenol
2,6-Di-tert-Butylphenol is a sterically hindered alkylphenol used as an antioxidant stabilizer. It is a chemically defined monophenol with two tert-butyl groups. It is essential in polymers, fuels, and lubricants.