Sodium Phenoxide

Sodium phenoxide (C6H5ONa) is the sodium salt of phenol, commonly used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and disinfectant production. Classified under HTS 2907.11.00.00 per chapter note on inorganic salts of organic compounds classified with the parent phenol. It remains a separate chemically defined compound of this heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	5.5%	+35.0%	40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%
🇨🇦Canada	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%
🇩🇪Germany	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%
🇯🇵Japan	5.5%	+10.0%	15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2837.19.01Lower: 17.5% vs 40.5%

If classified primarily by sodium oxide function

Some phenoxide salts might be seen as sodium compounds but chapter note prioritizes organic parent

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If impure mixture with additives exceeding stabilizer limits

Exceeds chapter limits for chemically defined compounds with non-qualifying impurities

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include salt formation analysis in documentation; handle as hazardous due to alkalinity; confirm no impurities render it a mixture outside chapter scope

Related Products under HTS 2907.11.00.00

Phenol (Hydroxybenzene)

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.

Potassium Phenolate

Potassium phenolate is the potassium salt of phenol (C6H5OK), utilized in chemical manufacturing and as a reagent. It qualifies under HTS 2907.11.00.00 following chapter rules for salts of phenol-function compounds classified with the parent monophenol.

Phenol with Stabilizer

Stabilized phenol containing added anticaking agent for safe transport and preservation, maintaining its identity as hydroxybenzene. Falls under HTS 2907.11.00.00 per chapter note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation without changing classification.