Bisphenol A (2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane)

Bisphenol A, while technically a dihydric phenol, classified under monophenols HTS 2907.19.80.00 when imported as monomer. Primary polycarbonate and epoxy resin feedstock. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2907.29.10Lower: 11.3% vs 40.5%

If classified as phenol-alcohol due to dual OH groups

Compounds with both functions go to 2907.29.

3907.61.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If prepolymerized to low molecular weight resin

Partially polymerized products become plastics of Chapter 39.

2914.40.20Same rate: 40.5%

If ketone function given precedence over phenols

Carbonyl compounds classified before phenols numerically.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Free from bisphenol S contamination certificate required

Melting point (158°C) verification confirms identity

Polymer grade vs analytical grade affects purity declarations

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Carvacrol (5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol)

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4-tert-Butylphenol

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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT)

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o-Cresol (2-Methylphenol)

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