2,4,6-Trichlorophenol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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