6-Chloro-m-cresol from Japan

6-Chloro-m-cresol is a chlorinated derivative of m-cresol, a monohalogenated phenol with a methyl group, classified under HTS 2908.19.10.00 as a halogen-substituted phenol derivative. It is primarily used as a preservative and disinfectant in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity and identity as 6-Chloro-m-cresol to avoid misclassification

• Ensure TSCA pre-notification for US EPA compliance as this substance is listed on the TSCA inventory

• Label containers with GHS hazard pictograms for skin corrosion and aquatic toxicity hazards