U.S. exports of 4,6-Dinitro-o-Cresol (DNOC) and Its Salts (HS 290892) totaled $5K in August 2026, exported to 3 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 data4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol, known by its ISO common name DNOC, is a nitrophenol compound historically used as an agricultural pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide, and is classified as a persistent organic pollutant under international agreements. The single 10-digit line (2908920000) also captures related compounds such as 4-nitro-meta-cresol. DNOC is subject to EPA regulatory oversight under FIFRA, and its import for pesticidal use in the US is not currently supported by an active registration. Importers should verify the intended application and consult with EPA-registered counsel before shipment.
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HTS line 2908920000 covers DNOC (4,6-dinitro-o-cresol) as well as structurally related compounds such as 4-nitro-meta-cresol. These are distinct chemical entities with different CAS numbers, but they share the nitrocresol chemical family and are grouped together in the US tariff schedule. Importers should document the precise compound identity on entry paperwork.
DNOC is listed under the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC), which requires exporting countries to notify importing countries before shipping certain hazardous chemicals. While the US has signed but not ratified the Rotterdam Convention, trading partners may impose PIC notification requirements, and importers should confirm compliance obligations in both the origin country and at US entry.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 2908
Subheading 290892 · $5K of $2.5M
Exports
Exports
$5KYoY · free account
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $84K of 4,6-Dinitro-o-Cresol (DNOC) and Its Salts.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2908920000 | Dinitro-Ortho Cresol,4-Nitro-Meta-Cresol, Etc | $5K |
Exports · August 2026
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Japan and Brazil together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.