Cresol Mixture (Ortho/Para/Meta Blend) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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