m-Chlorophenol from China
m-Chlorophenol (3-chlorophenol) is a meta-substituted chlorophenol, specifically listed under HTS 2908.19.10.00 as a derivative containing only halogen substituents. It serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and pesticide production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify structural isomer (meta position) via NMR spectrum in documentation to distinguish from ortho/para isomers
• Comply with REACH registration if transshipping through EU; check US EPA new chemical exclusions
• Use UN-approved packaging (Class 8 corrosive) with proper UN 2665 shipping name