2907.12.00.00/m-Cresol (3-Methylphenol)/Japan

m-Cresol (3-Methylphenol) from Japan

m-Cresol, known as 3-methylphenol, is a meta-isomer monophenol under HTS 2907.12.00.00 as a cresol. It functions in antioxidant production and as a wood preservative intermediate.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide NMR spectra for isomer confirmation to avoid disputes; ensure DOT-compliant packaging for corrosive phenols; declare any stabilizers separately if exceeding chapter note (f) limits