Phloroglucinol (1,3,5-Benzenetriol) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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