U.S. imports of Cresols and Their Salts (HS 290712) totaled $720K in September 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Cresols and Their Salts paid $86K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 11.95% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cresols and Their Salts imports of $720K in September 2026 ran 41% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: September 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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14 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 2907
Subheading 290712 · $720K of $19.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$720KYoY · free account
Exports
$218KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $13.4M of Cresols and Their Salts and exported $1.6M.
Through September 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2907120000 | Cresols and Their Salts | $1.8M | 12.91% | 100.00% | $236K |
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 | $54K |
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.
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Imports · September 2026
origin
Germany and India together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.95% of imports for consumption.