2-Chloro-6-methylphenol (6-Chloro-m-cresol technical grade) from Mexico
Technical grade 6-Chloro-m-cresol (2-chloro-6-methylphenol) is a high-purity industrial chemical listed under HTS 2908.19.10.00. Used extensively as a biocide in leather tanning and metalworking fluids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify technical grade purity (≥98%) in commercial invoice to justify chemical classification over mixture
• EPA antimicrobial pesticide registration may be required for downstream industrial applications
• Avoid plastic drum liners incompatible with phenolic corrosion; use HDPE or fluoropolymer