Coal Tar Phenol Crystals Industrial Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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