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p-Cresol (4-Methylphenol) from Germany

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.

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

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