4-Phenylphenol from Japan
4-Phenylphenol is an aromatic heterocyclic compound used as a key photographic chemical in the development of silver halide films and papers. It functions as a developing agent or auxiliary in photographic processing solutions due to its aromatic structure and chemical reactivity. Classified under HTS 2934.99.20.00 as an aromatic photographic chemical.
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
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to verify classification as photographic chemical
• Ensure proper hazardous material labeling and UN certification for transport compliance
• Avoid misclassification as general disinfectants by documenting specific photographic end-use