2,4-Dichlorophenol from China
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.
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
• Include COA specifying isomer purity (>98%) to avoid reclassification as mixed isomers
• Comply with REACH-like regulations if transshipping through EU; prepare safety data accordingly