Ortho-Cresol (2-Methylphenol) from China
Ortho-cresol is a monophenolic compound with a methyl group at the ortho position relative to the hydroxyl group on the benzene ring, classifying it as an alkylcresol under HTS 2907.19.10.00. It is a chemically defined organic compound used primarily in chemical synthesis and as a disinfectant precursor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (95-48-7) documentation to verify classification as a monophenol
• Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous material regulations for phenols, including proper labeling for corrosivity
• Avoid misclassification as cresylic acid mixtures which fall under different subheadings; specify single isomer content