3-Hydroxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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