5-Amino-o-Cresol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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