p-Cresol (4-Methylphenol) from Japan
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 — 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%
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