What products fall under HS-4 2908?

HS-4 2908 covers phenols and phenol-alcohols, including their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives.

How do I choose between HS-6 codes under 2908?

Identify the specific chemical structure and substituents of your product to select the correct HS-6 code, such as 290811 for pentachlorophenol or 290891 for dinoseb.

What are the implications of misclassifying phenol products?

Misclassification can lead to incorrect duty payments, regulatory penalties, and delays in customs clearance.

Is pentachlorophenol the same as other halogenated phenols?

No, pentachlorophenol is specifically classified under HS-6 290811, while other halogenated phenols fall under HS-6 290819.

What is the role of dinoseb in agriculture?

Dinoseb, classified under HS-6 290891, is used as a herbicide to control weeds in various crops.

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2908 — Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Chapter 29: Organic chemicals

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 2908 when importing or exporting phenols or phenol-alcohols, including products like pentachlorophenol used in wood preservation. Understanding the specific subheading is crucial for compliance and accurate duties.

When deciding between HS-6 290811 and HS-6 290819, consider that 290811 is for phenol derivatives with only halogen substituents and includes pentachlorophenol, while 290819 covers other halogenated derivatives without pentachlorophenol. Be precise about your product's chemical composition.

For phenol derivatives that are sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated, you’ll need to differentiate between HS-6 290891 for dinoseb and its salts, HS-6 290892 for 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol, and HS-6 290899 for other derivatives. This distinction is vital for regulatory purposes and tariff classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 2908 · phenols · phenol-alcohols · halogenated derivatives · sulphonated derivatives · nitrated derivatives · pentachlorophenol · dinoseb · 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol · chemical import codes · tariff classification · phenol derivatives · chemical compliance · import/export regulations · HS-6 codes

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Pentachlorophenol (HS-6 290811) used in wood treatment
Halogenated phenol derivatives (HS-6 290819) for chemical synthesis
Dinoseb (HS-6 290891) as a herbicide
4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol (HS-6 290892) for agricultural applications
Other nitrated phenol derivatives (HS-6 290899) for industrial use

Common questions

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What is HS-4 2908 used for?
How to classify phenol derivatives for import?
What is the difference between HS-6 290811 and 290819?
Which HS-6 code for dinoseb?
How to determine the right HS-6 for phenol-alcohols?
What are the regulations for importing phenols?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products fall under HS-4 2908?: HS-4 2908 covers phenols and phenol-alcohols, including their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives.
How do I choose between HS-6 codes under 2908?: Identify the specific chemical structure and substituents of your product to select the correct HS-6 code, such as 290811 for pentachlorophenol or 290891 for dinoseb.
What are the implications of misclassifying phenol products?: Misclassification can lead to incorrect duty payments, regulatory penalties, and delays in customs clearance.
Is pentachlorophenol the same as other halogenated phenols?: No, pentachlorophenol is specifically classified under HS-6 290811, while other halogenated phenols fall under HS-6 290819.
What is the role of dinoseb in agriculture?: Dinoseb, classified under HS-6 290891, is used as a herbicide to control weeds in various crops.

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