4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include stabilization certificate if additives present, per chapter note (f)
• Specify ether functionality dominates over phenol for proper 2909 classification