4-Methylthiophenol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
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