4-Chloro-2-methylphenol (Chlorocresol) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pharmaceutical grade requires USP/NF certificates for purity
• Label as 'preservative intermediate' not final cosmetic product