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p-Nonylphenol from Japan

p-Nonylphenol is the para-isomer of nonylphenol, a chemically defined alkylphenol under HTS 2907.19.20.00. Widely employed as a precursor for alkylphenol ethoxylates in industrial detergents and emulsifiers.

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

• Specify isomer purity (p- vs branched) in CoA, as mixtures may classify differently under Chapter 29 isomer rules

• Comply with EU Biocidal Products Regulation equivalents for US import notification if destined for disinfectant use

• Use proper DOT shipping name 'Phenol, alkylated' for hazard class 8 packaging