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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of phenols and phenol-alcohols, n.e.s. (SITC 51243) totaled $15.6M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Phenols and Phenol-Alcohols, N.E.S. paid $2.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $15.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Phenols and Phenol-Alcohols, N.E.S. imports of $15.6M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $17.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe residual phenols and phenol-alcohols heading captures polyphenols, alkylphenols, and bifunctional phenol-alcohol compounds not covered by more specific SITC lines — a commercially diverse group that includes nonylphenol, octylphenol, bisphenol A (BPA), and resorcinol, among others. Several alkylphenols in this group face regulatory scrutiny in the EU and increasingly in the US due to endocrine-disruption concerns, which can affect downstream customer acceptance and labeling requirements. Because the heading is a residual catch-all, importers must confirm that the specific compound is not enumerated in a named heading before using this classification.
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BPA, as a diphenol not separately enumerated in a more specific SITC heading, typically falls here. While the US does not currently impose a blanket import ban on BPA as a chemical intermediate, FDA has restricted its use in certain food-contact applications, and importers of BPA-containing articles should verify compliance with applicable FDA regulations and any state-level restrictions.
A complete IUPAC name, CAS registry number, and structural diagram from the supplier's certificate of analysis are the most reliable tools. CBP may request this documentation during examination, and a binding ruling is advisable for novel or ambiguous compounds to avoid reclassification and potential penalties.
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