Phenetole (Ethoxybenzene) from China
Phenetole is an aromatic ether (C6H5OC2H5) used in organic synthesis and as a solvent. Classified under HTS 2909.30.60.00 as 'other' aromatic ethers, distinct from specific listed compounds. Commonly imported for pharmaceutical intermediate production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) specifying ether functionality and flash point for proper hazard classification
• Use UN 3271 proper shipping name for packaging and transport compliance
• Avoid bulk shipments without stabilizers if prone to peroxidation during ocean transit