Resorcinol (1,3-Benzenediol) from Germany
Resorcinol is a dihydroxybenzene (polyphenol) used in the production of resins, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2907.29.90.00 as a polyphenolic compound that is chemically defined and not specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 2907. This white crystalline solid is a key intermediate in organic synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying purity and chemical identity as resorcinol to avoid misclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing handling precautions for this phenolic compound
• Verify packaging complies with UN regulations for organic chemicals to prevent transport delays