Phenetole (Ethoxybenzene) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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