6-Chloro-m-cresol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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