4-Hexylresorcinol from Japan
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.
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
• USP grade certification mandatory for pharmaceutical import
• Alkyl chain length specification critical for note 3 matching
• Avoid cosmetic mixture classification under Chapter 33