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

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include HPLC chromatogram showing single peak >99% confirming chemical purity per Chapter 29(a)

Label as '2,6-dimethylphenol' using IUPAC name; avoid trade names that suggest mixtures

Document stabilizer content <0.5% to comply with Chapter 29(f) preservation allowance

2,6-Xylenol (2,6-Dimethylphenol) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2907.19.61.00