2,4,5-Trichlorophenol

2,4,5-Trichlorophenol, with chlorine at positions 2,4, and 5, is a defined halogenated phenol derivative captured by additional U.S. note 3 to section VI in HTS 2908.19.35.00. It functions as a precursor in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2932.99Lower: 13.7% vs 40.5%

If cyclic derivatives or epoxides

Heterocyclic ring formation from phenol structure shifts to specific Chapter 29 heterocyclic headings.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 40.5%

If sulfonated derivatives

Addition of sulfur functions moves to saturated acyclic oxygen function compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain batch records showing synthesis route confirming phenol-halogen structure only

PIC requirements may apply under Stockholm Convention due to dioxin precursor potential

Related Products under HTS 2908.19.35.00

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is a halogenated derivative of phenol with three chlorine substituents, classified under HTS 2908.19.35.00 as it falls within products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for this category of chlorinated phenols. It is commonly used as an intermediate in pesticide and herbicide synthesis.

Pentachlorophenol

Pentachlorophenol is a fully chlorinated phenol derivative with five chlorine atoms, specifically listed under products in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for HTS 2908.19.35.00. Historically used as a wood preservative, it is now primarily an industrial chemical intermediate.

Tetrachlorophenol (2,3,4,6-isomer)

The 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol isomer is a tetra-substituted halogenated phenol derivative included in additional U.S. note 3 products for HTS 2908.19.35.00. Used in specialty chemical manufacturing and as a synthetic intermediate.

2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol

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.

3,4-Dichlorophenol

3,4-Dichlorophenol contains adjacent chlorine substituents meta/para to the hydroxyl group, fitting HTS 2908.19.35.00 criteria for halogen-only phenol derivatives in additional U.S. note 3. Used in dye intermediate production.

2,4-Dichlorophenol

2,4-Dichlorophenol features two chlorine substituents on the phenol ring, qualifying as a halogen-only derivative under HTS 2908.19.35.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing herbicides like 2,4-D.