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p-Ethylphenol from Japan

p-Ethylphenol (4-ethylphenol) is an alkyl-substituted phenol-alcohol classified under HTS 2907.29.0500. Industrial intermediate for resins, pharmaceuticals, and fragrances.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include HPLC purity certificate (>98%) for classification verification

• Declare alkyl chain length; longer chains may affect heading

• Bulk industrial packaging preferred over retail to maintain Chapter 29 status