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5-Amino-o-Cresol

5-Amino-o-cresol (C7H9NO) is a hydroxylated toluidine derivative (4-methyl-3-aminophenol), classified under HTS 2921.43.90.90 due to dominant amine-function. Used in hair dye formulations and antioxidants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+37.5%44%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.29Lower: 19% vs 44%

If phenolic hydroxy group principal function

Amino-phenols classified as oxygen-function if phenol characteristic dominates.

3204Lower: 18.4% vs 44%

If incorporated in hair dye preparation

Synthetic dyes for retail exclude pure chemical intermediates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) compliance; provide oxidative hair dye safety data

• Distinguish from phenol-function compounds; amine takes precedence in classification

• Store as stabilized solution per Chapter Note 1(f) if hygroscopic