Phloroglucinol from China
Phloroglucinol is a trihydroxybenzene derivative serving as a key intermediate for pharmaceuticals, dyes, and explosives. Classified under HTS 2942.00.10.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for aromatic organic compounds with specific chemical functions not covered by earlier Chapter 29 headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide chemical structure analysis confirming aromatic classification and exclusion from headings 2907-2909
• Ensure CAS number (108-73-6) matches import documentation to avoid misclassification as a simple phenol
• Declare intended industrial use only; consumer packaging triggers Chapter 32 retail exclusions