Pentachlorophenol (Technical Grade) from China
Pentachlorophenol is a heavily halogenated derivative of phenol (heading 2912), historically used as wood preservative. Classified under 2913.00.50.00 as halogenated phenolic compound. Technical grade contains 85-90% active ingredient.
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
• EPA has restricted use; confirm allowable import for specific applications only
• Declare dioxin content (<1 ppm) and provide GC analysis certificate
• Distinguish technical grade from formulations (3808.92) or salts