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2909.50.50.00Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated
HTS Code 2909.50.50.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesOrganic chemicalsEthers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivativesEther-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives:Other:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 2909.50.50.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 5, 2026
- Base duty$550.0012.7%
- Section 301 – China$2,500.0057.5%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor$1,250.0028.8%
- Customs fees$47.141.1%
Is $4,300.00 really what you'll owe?
6 exemptions and Pharmaceutical products and related appendix could lower it. Check them against your real shipment details.
Base Duty Rates for 2909.50.50.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 5.5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 15.4¢/kg + 70.5%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China43%
- Mexico15.5%
- Canada15.5%
- Vietnam18%
- Germany10%
US Import Duty on HTS 2909.50.50.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 5, 2026, US imports of ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated (HTS 2909.50.50.00) from China pay 43% in duties: the 5.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5.5% |
| 43%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Mexico | 5.5% |
| 15.5%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 5.5% |
| 15.5%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 5.5% |
| 18%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Germany | 5.5% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 5.5% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 5.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 5.5% |
| 10% |
| India | 5.5% |
| 15.5%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Ireland | 5.5% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 5.5% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 5.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 5.5% |
| 18%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Malaysia | 5.5% |
| 15.5%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| United Kingdom | 5.5% |
| 15.5%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| France | 5.5% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 5.5% |
| 15.5%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Brazil | 5.5% |
| 43%37.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Bangladesh | 5.5% |
| 15.5%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Cambodia | 5.5% |
| 15.5%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
Duties on goods entered Oct 5, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.
Calculate Duty for Your ShipmentRelevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2909.50.50.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 2909.50.50.00
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What does HTS code 2909.50.50.00 cover?
HTS code 2909.50.50.00 covers ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated (Other), classified under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5.5%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2909.50.50.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2909.50.50.00 is 5.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO,K, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 15.4¢/kg + 70.5%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated (HTS 2909.50.50.00) from China?
As of Oct 5, 2026, US imports of ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated (HTS 2909.50.50.00) from China pay 43% in duties: the 5.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2909.50.50.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2909.50.50.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-05.
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