Resorcinol (1,3-Benzenediol) from Japan
Resorcinol is a monophenol derivative with two hydroxyl groups, classified under HTS 2907.19.80.00 as an 'other' monophenol not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the monophenols heading. It is a white crystalline solid used primarily in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and resins. This chemical meets Chapter 29 note (a) as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure to verify monophenol classification
• Ensure SDS (Safety Data Sheets) comply with HAZMAT regulations for phenol transport
• Avoid misclassification as polyphenol if marketed for specific dye production