5-Amino-o-Cresol from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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