2-Phenoxyethanol Technical Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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