p-tert-Butylphenol

p-tert-Butylphenol features a tert-butyl group at the para position of the phenol ring, classified as an alkylphenol in HTS 2907.19.20.00. It serves as a key raw material for resins, fragrances, and rubber antioxidants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2907.19.40Lower: 39.2% vs 40.5%

If classified as thymol or similar substituted phenols

Specific alkylphenols like thymol have dedicated subheadings that take precedence in numerical order.

2914.79.40Lower: 13% vs 40.5%

If containing additional ketone oxygen function

Compounds with both phenolic and ketone functions classify under later oxygen-function headings per Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with CAS number 98-54-4 and ≥99% purity to confirm monophenol status and avoid mixture classification

Include end-use statement if for resin production to preempt questions about industrial chemical vs consumer product

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain phenol derivatives from specific countries

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