2,4,6-Trichlorophenol from Germany
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol is a halogenated derivative of phenol with three chlorine atoms substituting hydrogen on the aromatic ring. It falls under HTS 2908.19.60.00 as it contains only halogen substituents and is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used as an intermediate in pesticide and herbicide synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming only halogen substitution on phenol structure to avoid misclassification
• Ensure SDS sheets specify purity levels as impurities may affect classification under chapter 29 notes
• Declare as technical grade if containing stabilizers; retail consumer products may shift to Chapter 38