p-Cresyl Formate from Japan
p-Cresyl formate is the formic ester of 4-methylphenol, an alkyl-substituted aromatic compound. HTS 2915.13.10.00 classification as aromatic formic acid ester per chapter definitions. Used in synthetic musk production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• TSCA inventory listing required; provide PMN if new chemical
• Monitor for cresol free base (<2%) to maintain ester classification
• Drum labeling must include GHS pictograms for skin sensitizer hazard