2-Phenoxyethanol Technical Grade from China
2-Phenoxyethanol is a widely used ether-alcohol-phenol serving as preservative in cosmetics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals. Its structure (C6H5OCH2CH2OH) qualifies as ether-phenol derivative under HTS 2909.50.5000. Imported as colorless liquid with purity ≥99% and stabilizer package.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ,Purity certification critical; technical grade <95% reclassifies as mixture under 3824.99
• Declare stabilizer identity (typically BHT); undisclosed additives violate Chapter Note 6(g) disclosure rules