2909.30.40.00/4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone)/Japan

4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone) from Japan

4-Methoxyphenol is an aromatic ether-phenol used as a polymerization inhibitor in acrylic resins and UV stabilizer. It qualifies under HTS 2909.30.40.00 as an aromatic ether derivative listed in additional U.S. note 3.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include stabilization certificate if additives present, per chapter note (f)

• Specify ether functionality dominates over phenol for proper 2909 classification