Cresol Mixture (Ortho/Para/Meta Blend) from Canada
A commercial cresol mixture containing ortho, para, and meta isomers qualifies under HTS 2907.12.00.00 for cresols, as it consists of isomers of the same organic compound per chapter note (b). Used in disinfectants and synthetic musk production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document isomer composition ratios to justify cresol classification over mixtures; use UN-approved drums for phenol hazards; test for impurities to stay within chapter note (a) allowances