4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone) from China
4-Methoxyphenol, also known as mequinol, is a phenol-alcohol with methoxy and hydroxy substituents on the benzene ring, classified under HTS 2907.29.0500. Used in polymerization inhibitors and skin depigmentation treatments.
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
• Declare CAS number (150-76-5) and purity >99% for accurate classification
• Ensure packaging meets UN hazardous goods standards for phenol derivatives
• Avoid color additives that could trigger note (g) specific use exclusions