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HS HEADING 2908

Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HEADING

2908

CHAPTER

29Organic chemicals

In plain English

This category covers phenols, phenol-alcohols, and their derivatives that have been modified by adding halogens, sulfonic groups, nitro groups, or nitroso groups. The items are split into groups based on whether they contain only halogen changes or include sulfonation, nitration, or nitrosation. One specific halogenated item is set apart from other halogenated derivatives, while two specific sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated items are distinguished from other derivatives in those categories.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2908.11

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts; pentachlorophenol (ISO)

2908.19

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts; other than pentachlorophenol (ISO)

2908.91

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; dinoseb (ISO) and its salts

2908.92

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts

2908.99

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts

Chapter 29 classification notes

Key chapter for pharmaceutical intermediates, narcotic and psychotropic substances (controlled under the 1961 and 1971 UN Conventions), and list-1 chemicals under the 1988 Convention (drug-precursor control). Import requires prior authorisation from the national competent authority.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Finished medicaments: Chapter 30 (3004). Agricultural pesticides: Chapter 38 (3808) when formulated; raw active ingredients may be Chapter 29. Essential oils: Chapter 33 when perfumery-grade.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 29

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