3-Hydroxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene from Japan
3-Hydroxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene is a halogenated derivative of phenol featuring a trifluoromethyl group at the ortho position relative to the hydroxyl. This chemically defined organic compound falls under HTS 2908.19.15.00 as it contains only halogen substituents on the phenol structure. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity via Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm it meets the exact specification for this HTS subheading
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and proper UN shipping papers for hazardous material classification as a flammable liquid
• Avoid misclassification as a mixture; ensure documentation proves it's a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 notes