4-Methylthiophenol from China

4-Methylthiophenol (p-tolyl mercaptan, CH3C6H4SH) is a substituted aromatic thiol with methyl group ortho/para to thiol functionality. Imports as HTS 2930.90.2900 'Other' aromatic organo-sulfur. Key intermediate for pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and antioxidants.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Isomeric purity specification required; ortho/meta/para mixtures may complicate classification

Strong odor; requires specific odorant warnings and secondary containment packaging

Distinguish from sulfonic acid derivatives in 2904.xx