4-Ethoxyphenol from Mexico
4-Ethoxyphenol is an alkyl ether-phenol used in organic synthesis and as a fragrance intermediate. It meets HTS 2909.50.4500 criteria as a chemically defined ether-phenol specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The ethoxy substitution distinguishes it from simple phenolic compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify distillation range and refractive index matching published specifications
• Declare storage requirements (inert atmosphere) on shipping documents
• Monitor for oxidation products that could affect purity classification