3,5-Xylenol (3,5-Dimethylphenol) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit NMR spectrum verifying symmetric meta-dimethyl substitution pattern
• Certify absence of ortho/para isomers >1% via GC analysis for pure compound status
• Declare exact melting point (64-66°C) matching specifications for customs verification