Anisole from China

Anisole (methoxybenzene) is a colorless liquid aromatic ether used as a solvent in perfumery, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2909.30.40.00 as an 'other' aromatic ether per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming single isomer purity to meet chapter note (b)

Declare exact boiling point (154°C) and refractive index for customs verification

Label as 'pure aromatic ether' to prevent reclassification as solvent mixture