2,4,5-Trichlorophenol from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain batch records showing synthesis route confirming phenol-halogen structure only
• PIC requirements may apply under Stockholm Convention due to dioxin precursor potential