Pentachlorophenol from Mexico
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.
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 EPA registration if applicable and TSCA certification for new chemical import compliance
• Declare exact chlorine substitution pattern via NMR or GC-MS analysis to confirm 2908 classification
• Watch for restrictions under Rotterdam Convention; obtain prior informed consent where required