2907.29.05.00/4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone)/Japan

4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone) from Japan

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 — 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%

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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