2-Ethylphenol from Mexico
2-Ethylphenol is an alkyl-substituted monophenol with an ethyl group at the ortho position, fitting the alkylcresols provision of HTS 2907.19.10.00 as a chemically defined organic compound. Applied in specialty chemical synthesis and polymer additives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm alkyl chain length in technical data sheet; longer chains may require review for classification
• Ensure stability testing if stabilizers added, per chapter note (f)
• Use stainless steel containers to prevent reaction with phenol's corrosiveness