Meta-Cresol (3-Methylphenol) from Japan
Meta-cresol, with its methyl group at the meta position, is explicitly covered as an alkylcresol under HTS 2907.19.10.00 due to its chemically defined monophenolic structure. It serves as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals and antioxidants.
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
• Submit SDS with flash point and corrosivity data; phenols require hazmat declarations
• Use correct CAS (108-39-4) and confirm no added stabilizers that could trigger mixture classification
• For bulk imports, verify container linings are phenol-resistant to prevent contamination claims