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.

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.

2907.29.90.00Lower: 30.5% vs 40.5%

If simple resorcinol derivatives

Less substituted polyhydric phenols in earlier headings.

3003.39Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If pharmaceutical preparation

Medicated products containing as active ingredient.

2906.21.00.00Same rate: 40.5%

If classified as phenol-alcohol

Different interpretation of phenol-alcohol vs substituted phenol.

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Import Tips & Compliance

USP grade certification mandatory for pharmaceutical import

Alkyl chain length specification critical for note 3 matching

Avoid cosmetic mixture classification under Chapter 33

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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.

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.

2,4-Dichlorophenol

2,4-Dichlorophenol is a halogenated derivative of phenol with two chlorine atoms attached to the benzene ring. It falls under HTS 2908.99.80.00 as a halogenated phenol derivative described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, typically covering specific compounds listed for statistical reporting. Commonly used as an intermediate in pesticide and pharmaceutical synthesis.