Coal Tar Phenol Crystals Industrial Grade from China
Industrial-grade phenol crystals derived from coal tar distillation, containing over 50 percent hydroxybenzene by weight with aromatic constituents predominant. Used primarily in resin manufacturing and as a chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2707.99.51.00 for its high hydroxybenzene purity from coal tar sources.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide distillation process documentation proving coal tar origin to avoid Chapter 29 reclassification
• Label containers with UN 1671 hazard code and ensure spill containment compliance
• Test for volatile impurities; common pitfall is exceeding aromatic/non-aromatic ratio limits