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4,4'-Biphenol Technical Grade Powder from Japan

Technical grade 4,4'-Biphenol powder (98-99% purity) is classified under HTS 2907.29.15.00 as the named polyphenol, a chemically defined compound per Chapter 29. Used in antioxidant formulations and liquid crystal production. Minor impurities do not alter its classification as a separate organic compound.

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

• Submit impurity profile to confirm <2% non-phenol content per Chapter 29 note (a); Label as '4,4''-Biphenol' exactly matching tariff description; Obtain REACH/ TSCA pre-registration for US import compliance