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p-Cresol (4-Methylphenol)

p-Cresol is a monophenolic compound with the formula CH3C6H4OH, specifically the para isomer of methylphenol, classified under HTS 2907.12.00.00 as a cresol. It is a chemically defined organic compound used in resin production and as a disinfectant intermediate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.2%+35.0%39.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2907.19Lower: 15.5% vs 39.2%

If o- or m-cresol isomer

Other monophenols excluding cresols fall under this subheading if not specifically p-cresol.

2907.29Lower: 15.5% vs 39.2%

If in salt form but classified as diphenylolpropane

Certain phenolic salts resembling bisphenol structures may shift to later numerical heading per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify purity levels via certificate of analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined cresol; ensure proper hazardous material labeling for phenol transport; avoid misclassification as mixed isomers by providing isomer-specific documentation