4-tert-Butylphenol from China

4-tert-Butylphenol, featuring a tertiary butyl alkyl group at the para position, is classified as an alkylcresol under HTS 2907.19.10.00. Widely used in antioxidants, fragrances, and UV stabilizers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Document solid/flake form and melting point to distinguish from liquid cresols

• TSCA reporting required; pre-notify for new alkyl variants

• Avoid retail packaging that could shift to Chapter 33 odoriferous substances