2-Nitro-p-cresol from Japan
2-Nitro-p-cresol is a nitrated derivative of p-cresol (4-methylphenol, heading 2907), with ortho-nitro substitution on the phenolic aromatic ring. Falls under HTS 2913.00.40.00 as other nitrated aromatic compounds. Used in photographic chemicals and antioxidants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Phenolic functionality requires hydroxyl group confirmation via spectroscopy
• Methyl group position critical for cresol derivative classification
• Stabilizer content <1% to avoid mixture classification