Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) from Germany
Phenol, also known as hydroxybenzene (C6H5OH), is a fundamental monophenol compound used in the production of resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2907.11.00.00 as it is specifically the chemically defined organic compound phenol without further modification. This classification applies to pure phenol meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets chemically defined compound standards; ensure proper hazardous material labeling as phenol is corrosive; check REACH-like compliance for downstream uses in plastics