2907.13.00.00/Octylphenol Polyoxyethylene Ether (pure isomer)/Japan

Octylphenol Polyoxyethylene Ether (pure isomer) from Japan

Technical grade octylphenol with minimal ethoxylation, classified as octylphenol isomer under HTS 2907.13.00.00 when not meeting ether-alcohol criteria. Used as nonionic surfactant 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%

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Import Tips

• Degree of ethoxylation analysis critical to distinguish from 2909 classification

• Biodegradability testing may be required under Clean Water Act

• Declare exact HLB value in technical specifications