Octylphenol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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