Nonylphenol from China

Nonylphenol is a synthetic alkylphenol compound consisting of a phenol ring substituted with a 9-carbon alkyl chain, classified under HTS 2907.19.20.00 as an alkylphenol within the monophenols category. It is primarily used as an intermediate in producing nonionic surfactants for detergents and industrial cleaners.

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

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification as chemically defined alkylphenol per Chapter 29 notes

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) detailing hazards, as nonylphenol is regulated under TSCA and may require EPA pre-manufacture notice

Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure product meets 'separate chemically defined organic compounds' criteria to prevent reclassification