2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol from Japan
This symmetrical tetrachlorophenol isomer (2,3,5,6-) qualifies under HTS 2908.19.35.00 as a halogen-substituted phenol derivative per additional U.S. note 3. Primarily utilized in flame retardant chemical 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
• Provide melting point (68°C) and HPLC chromatogram to verify isomer identity
• Classify as UN 2020 corrosive liquid; use compatible HDPE or glass containers
• Avoid bulk packaging over 450L that might trigger mixture classification