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4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone)

4-Methoxyphenol, also known as mequinol, is a phenol-alcohol with methoxy and hydroxy substituents on a benzene ring. It is a chemically defined organic compound used in polymerization inhibitors and skin depigmentation treatments, classified under the 'Other' polyphenols; phenol-alcohols subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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2909.50.00Same rate: Free

If the product is an ether-phenol, such as guaiacol

Ether-phenols are classified under a different heading.

2914.50.00Same rate: Free

If the product contains a ketone function

Ketone-phenols are classified under heading 2914.

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β€’ polymerization inhibitor)

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