Para-Cresol (4-Methylphenol) from China

Para-cresol features a methyl substituent at the para position of the phenol ring, meeting the definition of alkylcresols in HTS 2907.19.10.00 as a separate chemically defined monophenol. Commonly used in resin production and as a fragrance intermediate.

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

Include GC-MS analysis reports confirming >95% purity to distinguish from cresol mixtures

Declare exact isomer ratio if not 100% para-cresol to prevent reclassification during customs exam

Comply with TSCA import certification requirements for new chemical substances