Coal Tar Phenol Crystals Industrial Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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