Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) from China
Pure phenol, a basic aromatic compound derived from coal tar distillation, used in resins and plastics production. Classified under HTS 2707.99.59.00 as it is a phenol from high temperature coal tar where aromatic constituents predominate. Exceeds 50% aromatic content by weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Verify coal tar derivation via supplier certificates to avoid reclassification; ensure >50% aromatic content documentation; test for purity as impurities may shift to other subheadings