Octylphenol from Germany
Octylphenol is an alkylphenol with an 8-carbon alkyl chain attached to a phenolic ring, falling under HTS 2907.19.20.00 as a monophenol alkyl derivative. Commonly used in the manufacture of ethoxylated surfactants for emulsifiers in paints and pesticides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed structural formula and molecular weight in import documentation to distinguish from cresols or other phenols
• Comply with REACH-like restrictions; check for endocrine disruptor listings that may trigger additional FDA/EPA scrutiny
• Ensure packaging meets UN standards for phenol derivatives (UN 2430) to avoid transportation delays