4-Nitrophenol from Japan
4-Nitrophenol, or p-nitrophenol, is a para-nitrated phenol derivative classified under HTS 2908.99.25.00 as 'other nitrophenols.' This pale yellow crystalline solid serves as a key reagent in pharmaceutical synthesis (e.g., paracetamol) and as a pH indicator due to its color change properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label with CAS number 100-02-7 and ensure >99% purity certification to distinguish from technical grades
• Comply with EPA TSCA registration; provide end-use declarations to avoid pesticide-related scrutiny
• Watch for dissolution in solvents—if for transport only, remains 2908; specific use formulations may shift to 3824