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Technical Grade Cresols (95% Purity) from Japan

Technical grade cresols at 95% purity with minor impurities still qualify as chemically defined under HTS 2907.12.00.00 per chapter note (a). Commonly used in wire enamel resins and herbicides.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Impurity profiles must not exceed 5% to maintain classification; use nitrogen blanketing for storage; declare for TSCA pre-notice if new chemical