2,6-Dimethylphenol from China
2,6-Dimethylphenol is a sterically hindered aromatic alcohol used in antioxidant and polymer production. Falls under HTS 2906.29.60.00 as other aromatic cyclic alcohol. Pure compound meets Chapter 29 chemical definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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
• Melting point (45-47°C) verification confirms identity vs similar cresols
• Polymer intermediate use declaration prevents Chapter 39 plastic classification
• REACH compliance docs required for EU-sourced material