Resorcinol (1,3-Dihydroxybenzene) from China
Resorcinol is a white crystalline solid classified as a polyphenol under HTS 2907.21.00.00 due to its chemical structure with two hydroxyl groups attached to a benzene ring at the 1 and 3 positions. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound used primarily in resins, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 99%+ purity as resorcinol to avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting handling precautions due to skin sensitization risks
• Verify CAS number 108-46-3 on all documentation for customs verification