5-Amino-o-Cresol from China

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 — China → United States

41.5%

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

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)

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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