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U.S. imports of cresols and their salts (HS 290712) totaled $2.3M in July 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Cresols and Their Salts paid $324K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cresols and Their Salts imports of $2.3M in July 2026 ran 90% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCresols — ortho-, meta-, and para-isomers of methylphenol — are industrial phenolic intermediates widely used in the production of antioxidants, disinfectants, resins, and agrochemical precursors. Germany leads US import supply, followed by India and Japan, reflecting the concentration of fine-chemical manufacturing capacity in those markets. All three isomers and their salts enter under a single 10-digit line, 2907120000, so importers must document isomer identity carefully for downstream regulatory and end-use purposes. Shipments originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has influenced sourcing decisions across this heading.
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37 shipments/mo
Yes. Cresols and their salts imported from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker before entry.
Because all cresol isomers (ortho, meta, para) and their salts consolidate into a single 10-digit HTS line, commercial invoices and certificates of analysis should specify the isomer composition. This is important for downstream EPA TSCA compliance and for buyers who require a specific isomer grade.
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Subheading 3 of 9 in heading 2907
Subheading 290712 · $2.3M of $17.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$96KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2907120000 | Cresols and Their Salts | $2.3M | 14.24% | 100.00% | $324K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2907120000 | Cresols and Their Salts | $96K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and Germany together supply 86% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 14.24%.