2,3-Xylenol

2,3-Xylenol (2,3-dimethylphenol) is a vicinal dimethyl monophenol covered by HTS 2907.19.61.00 xylenols provision. Primarily used in specialty polymer synthesis and fragrance intermediates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2707.50.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If coal tar cresylic acids fraction

Chapter 27 covers crude aromatic mixtures from coal tar.

2907.19.80.00Higher: 40.5% vs 35%

If ethylphenol isomers

Non-xylenol alkylphenols fall into other specified subheadings.

2914.69Lower: 15.5% vs 35%

If ketone function present

Oxygen-function precedence per Chapter note 4 shifts classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide boiling point documentation (212°C) and refractive index for authenticity

Include declaration of <0.1% polymer precursors to avoid resin classification

Verify distillation purity >98% via fractional distillation records

Related Products under HTS 2907.19.61.00

6-tert-Butyl-2,4-Xylenol

6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol is a monophenolic compound specifically enumerated in HTS 2907.19.61.00, characterized by its substituted phenol structure with tert-butyl and methyl groups. It is commonly used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis for disinfectants, antioxidants, and polymer additives.

2-tert-Butylethylphenol

2-tert-Butylethylphenol is an explicitly listed monophenol under HTS 2907.19.61.00, featuring ethyl and tert-butyl substitution on the phenolic ring. This chemical serves as a key intermediate for producing alkylphenol resins and rubber antioxidants.

2,6-Xylenol (2,6-Dimethylphenol)

2,6-Xylenol, or 2,6-dimethylphenol, qualifies as a xylenol under HTS 2907.19.61.00 as a chemically defined monophenol with two ortho-methyl groups. It is widely used in the production of polyphenylene oxide resins and UV stabilizers.

2,4-Xylenol Sodium Salt

The sodium salt of 2,4-xylenol is classifiable under HTS 2907.19.61.00 per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1) with the parent xylenol. This water-soluble phenolate serves as a chemical intermediate and buffering agent in formulations.

3,5-Xylenol (3,5-Dimethylphenol)

3,5-Xylenol, featuring meta-methyl substitutions, falls under HTS 2907.19.61.00 as a defined xylenol monophenol. It functions as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and agricultural chemicals.

2,4,6-Trimethylphenol (Mesitol)

Although trimethyl-substituted, mesitol qualifies as a xylenol derivative under HTS 2907.19.61.00 when chemically defined as pure compound. Used in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer stabilizers.