Thiophenol from China
Thiophenol is an aromatic organo-sulfur compound with the formula C6H5SH, featuring a phenyl ring directly bonded to a thiol group (-SH). It falls under HTS 2930.90.2900 as an aromatic organo-sulfur compound not specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 2930. This chemical is used in organic synthesis and as a reagent in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, MS) confirming aromatic structure and sulfur directly linked to carbon to avoid misclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and purity certificate; thiophenol is hazardous and requires proper hazmat documentation
• Verify not sulfonated/halogenated derivatives, as those shift to earlier 2930 subheadings per chapter notes