p-tert-Butylphenol from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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