2-Phenoxyethanol Technical Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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