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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If emphasizing cresol oxygen function
Oxygen-function compounds sometimes classified by principal function.
If aqueous solution for safety transport
Solutions per chapter note 6(e) still Chapter 29, but mixtures may shift.
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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Pentachlorophenol
Pentachlorophenol is a fully chlorinated derivative of phenol used historically as a wood preservative. Classified under HTS 2908.99.80.00 due to its multiple halogen substitutions making it a complex derivative per chapter notes. Now primarily an industrial chemical intermediate.
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
Trichlorophenol with chlorines at positions 2,4,6 is a key intermediate for fungicides and dyes. Classified in HTS 2908.99.80.00 as a multi-halogenated phenol derivative listed in note 3. The multiple substitutions prevent classification in simpler headings.
Bromoxynil Technical
Bromoxynil (3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile) is a nitrile-substituted brominated phenol herbicide intermediate. Falls under HTS 2908.99.80.00 as halogenated phenol derivative despite nitrile group, per classification priority rules. Used in agricultural chemical synthesis.
Dinocap Technical (2-(2-methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl crotonate)
Dinocap contains a dinitrophenol core esterified with crotonic acid, classified by the phenol parent under chapter note 5(A). HTS 2908.99.80.00 covers this complex nitrated, alkylated phenol derivative. Fungicide intermediate.
4-Hexylresorcinol
4-Hexylresorcinol is an alkyl-substituted dihydroxybenzene (resorcinol derivative) used as antiseptic. Though not halogenated, falls under HTS 2908.99.80.00 per U.S. note 3 listing for specific phenol-alcohol derivatives. Pharmaceutical applications.
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4,5-T)
2,4,5-T contains a trichlorophenoxy group attached to acetic acid, classified with the halogenated phenol parent structure. HTS 2908.99.80.00 per note 3 for such derivatives. Historical herbicide component.