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U.S. imports of cresols and their salts (HS 290712) totaled $864K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Cresols and Their Salts paid $123K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $864K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cresols and Their Salts imports of $864K in April 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2907120000 | CRESOLS AND THEIR SALTS | $864K | 14.20% | $123K |
CRESOLS AND THEIR SALTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2907120000 | CRESOLS AND THEIR SALTS | $122K |
CRESOLS AND THEIR SALTS
91.0K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $501K | -- | -$501K |
| New Jersey | $259K | $3K | -$256K |
| Texas | $94K | $98K | +$4K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $360K | -- | -$360K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $206K | $98K | -$108K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $283K | -- | -$283K |