3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol from Mexico
3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenol is the common trade name for this specific fluorinated phenol derivative listed explicitly in HTS 2908.19.15.00. It features only halogen substitution on the phenol ring, fitting Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined organic compounds. Primarily used as a building block in medicinal chemistry.
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 NMR or GC-MS spectra in documentation to confirm structural identity and purity >98%
• Ensure DOT-compliant packaging for Class 3 flammable liquids (flash point ~65°C)
• Watch for inadvertent inclusion of anti-dusting agents that could invoke note (g) reclassification