Phenol Liquor 85% Hydroxybenzene from China
Aqueous phenol liquor from coal tar rectification with 85% hydroxybenzene content by weight, aromatics predominant. Used in dyestuff and pharmaceutical intermediates. Classified in HTS 2707.99.51.00 for >50% hydroxybenzene in coal tar derivatives.
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
• Specify water content in analysis to confirm >50% hydroxybenzene threshold
• Use stainless steel or phenolic-lined tanks; carbon steel corrodes
• Declare as corrosive liquid UN 2821 for DOT compliance