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
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
• 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