Heading 2907

HTS code 2907 — Phenols; phenol-alcohols

Chapter
29 — Organic chemicals
Tariff lines
20
General duty
General duty rates from 1.3% to 5.5%, with 3 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 2907

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
2907.11.0000Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) and its salts (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols)5.5%kg
2907.12.0000Cresols and their salts (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols)4.2%kg
2907.13.0000Octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers; salts thereof (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols)5.5%kg
2907.15.1000α-Naphthol (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Naphthols and their salts)5.5%kg
2907.15.3000β-Naphthol (2-Naphthol) (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Naphthols and their salts)Freekg
2907.15.6000Other (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Naphthols and their salts)5.5%kg
2907.19.1000Alkylcresols (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Other)5.5%kg
2907.19.2000Alkylphenols (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Other)5.5%kg
2907.19.4000Thymol (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Other)4.2%kg
2907.19.61002-tert-Butylethylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol; and Xylenols and their salts (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Other > Other)Freekg
2907.19.8000Other (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Monophenols > Other > Other)5.5%kg
2907.21.0000Resorcinol and its salts (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols)5.5%kg
2907.22.1000Photographic grade (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols > Hydroquinone (Quinol) and its salts)5.5%kg
2907.22.5000Other (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols > Hydroquinone (Quinol) and its salts)5.5%kg
2907.23.00004,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A, Diphenylolpropane) and its salts (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols)5.5%kg
2907.29.0500Phenol-alcohols (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols > Other)5.5%kg
2907.29.1000Pyrogallic acid (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols > Other)1.3%kg
2907.29.15004,4'-Biphenol (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols > Other)Freekg
2907.29.2500tert-Butylhydroquinone (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols > Other)5.5%kg
2907.29.9000Other (Phenols; phenol-alcohols > Polyphenols; phenol-alcohols > Other)5.5%kg

Documents required to import under 2907

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
  • EPA TSCA CertificationConditional

    Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA

  • EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional

    Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)

Common questions

What is HTS code 2907?
HTS heading 2907 covers phenols; phenol-alcohols. It sits in Chapter 29 (organic chemicals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 20 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2907?
General duty rates from 1.3% to 5.5%, with 3 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2907 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 29