Phloroglucinol (1,3,5-Benzenetriol) from China
Phloroglucinol is a symmetrical triphenol used in pharmaceuticals, explosives, and as a reagent for phloroglucinol test. Under HTS 2907.29.90.00 as 'other' polyphenols, it features three hydroxyl groups meta-positioned on benzene. Primarily supplied as dihydrate for stability.
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
• Specify hydrate form (dihydrate common) in import documentation
• Include pharmaceutical grade certification if destined for drug manufacture
• Verify compliance with DEA precursor chemical regulations if applicable