5-Amino-o-Cresol from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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