2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol from China
2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol serves as an antioxidant in rubber and plastics, featuring ether-phenol functionality. Classified under HTS 2909.50.4500 as a product in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI due to its chemically defined structure. The bulky tert-butyl substitution provides steric hindrance for oxidative stability.
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
• Document polymer stabilization end-use to distinguish from pharmaceutical applications
• Confirm <0.1% impurities via GC to maintain pure compound status vs mixture
• Include TSCA inventory status and PMN number if applicable for new introductions