5-Amino-o-Cresol from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
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
• 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