Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) 99% Pure from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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