o-Cresol (2-Methylphenol) from Japan
Ortho-cresol, while having a specific subheading in some systems, falls to HTS 2907.19.80.00 'other' when not meeting cresol purity specs. Used in disinfectants, resins, and herbicides. Chemically defined monophenol per Chapter 29.
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
• Corrosive liquid - UN2810 packaging and placarding mandatory
• Isomer purity testing prevents mixed cresol reclassification
• Industrial drum packaging vs retail containers affects duty