Phenols — HTS 2907
Phenols; phenol-alcohols
Chapter 29 › Heading 2907
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2907 is a broad product category for phenols and phenol-alcohols. These are organic chemicals containing a hydroxyl group attached to an aromatic ring; phenol-alcohols also contain an alcohol-type hydroxyl group elsewhere in the molecule. The heading can cover individual chemical compounds as well as certain chemically defined products, depending on the tariff structure.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s chemical identity and composition, then follow the more specific subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 2907. Classification commonly turns on the particular compound, whether it is a single chemically defined substance or a mixture, and sometimes its form or stated use. Confirm the result against the current HTSUS wording and the product’s technical documents; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for difficult cases.
What to check
- Identify the exact chemical name, CAS Registry Number, molecular formula, and concentration from the safety data sheet and certificate of analysis.
- Check whether the shipment is a single chemically defined compound or a mixture, solution, preparation, or formulation; do not assume the main ingredient controls the classification.
- Read every subheading and statistical suffix under heading 2907, including distinctions based on the specific phenol or phenol-alcohol type.
- Compare the tariff description with the product’s physical form, purity, additives, and packaging, while recognizing that marketing names are not classification terms.
- Verify the proposed code in the current HTSUS and review any applicable customs rulings or obtain broker guidance when the chemical description does not clearly match one provision.
HTS heading 2907 summary
Phenols is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2907.15 | Naphthols and their salts |
| 2907.19 | Other |
| 2907.22 | Hydroquinone (Quinol) and its salts |
| 2907.29 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2907.11.00.00 👉 | Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) and its salts | 5.5% | Free | 15.4¢/kg + 44% |
| 2907.12.00.00 👉 | Cresols and their salts | 4.2% | Free | 48.3% |
| 2907.13.00.00 👉 | Octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers; salts thereof | 5.5% | Free | 15.4¢/kg + 80% |
| 2907.21.00.00 👉 | Resorcinol and its salts | 5.5% | Free | 15.4¢/kg + 40% |
| 2907.23.00.00 👉 | 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A, Diphenylolpropane) and its salts | 5.5% | Free | 15.4¢/kg + 44% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2907?
Phenols; phenol-alcohols. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.