2,4-Dichloro-3-methylphenol from Japan
Chlorinated phenolic intermediate for developing magenta couplers in color print films. Provides necessary electron-withdrawing groups for color stability in photographic emulsions. Duty-free when exclusively used in certified photographic chemical production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Melting point and HPLC chromatograms verify identity for customs authentication,Secure bond may be required until manufacturing use is demonstrated,Avoid general phenolic classification by providing specific coupler synthesis pathway