m-Cresol (3-Methylphenol) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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