Resorcinol (1,3-Dihydroxybenzene) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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