1-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-hydroxybenzene from Mexico
Also known as 1-(trifluoromethyl)-3-hydroxybenzene, this is the systematic name for 3-Hydroxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene, a trifluoromethyl-substituted phenol. Classified under HTS 2908.19.15.00 due to its specific structure as a phenol derivative with only halogen substituents. Used primarily in organic synthesis for fluorinated analogs.
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
• Label containers with exact CAS number (402-45-9) and concentration to prevent reclassification as an impure compound
• Comply with TSCA import certification requirements for new chemical substances
• Test for stabilizer content; additions exceeding Chapter 29 note (f) limits may shift classification