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Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) 99% Pure from China

Phenol, also known as hydroxybenzene or carbolic acid, is a fundamental aromatic compound containing more than 50 percent by weight of hydroxybenzene, distilled from high temperature coal tar. It is widely used in the production of phenolic resins, pharmaceuticals, and disinfectants. This product falls under HTS 2707.99.51.00 due to its high hydroxybenzene content exceeding the aromatic threshold in coal tar distillates.

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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify purity certificate showing >50% hydroxybenzene content to confirm classification under 2707.99.51.00

• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as phenol is hazardous; ensure proper HAZMAT declaration

• Avoid misclassification as synthetic phenol (2907.11); provide coal tar distillation proof

Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) 99% Pure from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2707.99.51.00