4-Mercaptophenol from Japan
4-Mercaptophenol is an aromatic organo-thiol used in polymer synthesis and as a corrosion inhibitor. HTS 2930.90.92.51 as other organo-sulfur compound combining phenolic and thiol functions. Off-white solid with dual reactivity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Melting point (32°C) testing confirms purity grade
• Oxidation-sensitive; nitrogen blanket packaging required
• Dual phenolic/thiol classification requires sulfur-dominant documentation