Heading 2907

Phenols; phenol-alcohols

20 declarable lines

Heading 2907 covers phenols and phenol-alcohols, including salts covered by the listed lines. It is split first between monophenols in 2907.11 through 2907.19 and polyphenols or phenol-alcohols in 2907.21 through 2907.29, then by specific chemical, isomer, or grade.

Products in this heading

Phenol (hydroxybenzene) for resins and disinfectants
Cresols used in disinfectants and resin production
Bisphenol A used to make polycarbonate and epoxy resins
Hydroquinone used as a photographic developer
Resorcinol used in adhesives and resins
Nonylphenol used in industrial surfactants
Thymol used in antiseptics and flavoring
Pyrogallic acid used in photographic developers and analytical chemistry

How to choose the right subheading

Determine whether the chemical is a monophenol or a polyphenol or phenol-alcohol.
Identify the exact chemical, such as phenol, cresol, octylphenol, nonylphenol, naphthol, resorcinol, hydroquinone, or Bisphenol A.
For naphthols, choose the line by isomer: alpha-naphthol, beta-naphthol, or other.
For hydroquinone, use the photographic grade line or the other line based on the declared grade or use.
Classify salts with the corresponding phenol line when that line covers salts; otherwise use the residual other line.

Often confused with

Pentachlorophenol
A halogenated phenol derivative, not a phenol of heading 2907.
Heading 2908
Anisole (methoxybenzene)
An ether of phenol, classified as an ether in heading 2909.
Heading 2909
Cyclohexanol
A cyclic alcohol, not a phenol.
Heading 2906
Salicylic acid
A carboxylic acid with an added oxygen function.
Heading 2918

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for Bisphenol A?

Bisphenol A (4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol) and its salts are classified under 2907.23.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 5.5%.

What is the duty on phenol?

Phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts fall under 2907.11.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 5.5%.

How do I classify hydroquinone?

Photographic grade hydroquinone and its salts go under 2907.22.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.5%; other hydroquinone and its salts go under 2907.22.50.00 at the same 5.5% general (MFN) rate.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.