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Tar Acid Oil (Phenolic)

Phenolic tar acids oil from coal tar light oil fractionation, containing phenols beyond basic types. HTS 2707.99.59.00 covers these as other phenols from aromatic-dominant coal tar products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2907.29.90.00Higher: 137.5% vs 25%

If refined and separated into specific isomers

Purified individual phenolic compounds move to Chapter 29 organic chemicals

2710.12Lower: 19.5% vs 25%

If blended with >90% light petroleum distillates

Petroleum light oil mixtures fall under 2710.12 per subheading definitions

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document ISO 3405 distillation profiles; ensure no retail skin-care packing per US notes; segregate from petroleum oils to maintain Chapter 27 status