4-Chloro-2-methylphenol (Chlorocresol)

Chlorocresol is a chlorinated alkyl-substituted phenol used as a preservative in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. HTS 2908.99.80.00 covers this halogenated phenol derivative per U.S. note 3. The chlorine substitution and methyl group qualify it as a complex derivative.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2914.79Lower: 14% vs 40.5%

If emphasizing cresol oxygen function

Oxygen-function compounds sometimes classified by principal function.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If aqueous solution for safety transport

Solutions per chapter note 6(e) still Chapter 29, but mixtures may shift.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If formulated into final cosmetic product

Mixtures containing as ingredient classified by end use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pharmaceutical grade requires USP/NF certificates for purity

Label as 'preservative intermediate' not final cosmetic product

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2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

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4-Hexylresorcinol

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