2,4-Xylenol Sodium Salt from Japan
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.
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 ionization titration confirming salt formation with parent xylenol structure
• Include counterion analysis (Na+ content) and water content declaration per Chapter 29(d)
• Ensure pH >11 documentation proving stable salt form vs free phenol