Sourcing 3-Chlorophenol from China
3-Chlorophenol from China normally carries 4% UK duty under the residual halogenated-phenol line; the named-substance suspension does not list it. GB buyers should confirm their UK REACH position with HSE or their customs broker and ensure correct chemical labelling and packaging before supply. Cambridge China Bridge sources 3-Chlorophenol.
3-Chlorophenol duty and tariff controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 2908 covers halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols. The residual halogenated-derivative line, 2908 19 00 90, is the starting point for separately defined 3-Chlorophenol. The table describes purchasing uses sharing this commodity line; agree the actual grade and assay separately.
The supplied snapshot shows 4% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure recorded. Its 0.00 % suspension covers named substances and does not name 3-Chlorophenol. It also attaches “Export control on dangerous chemicals” and “Export control - Waste”. Ask your customs broker to confirm their relevance and any shipment-specific requirements for your China import. HSE states that there are no PIC notification obligations for imports.
Confirm the substance identity, composition and commodity code before ordering. Pharmaceutical relief mentioned in the published background is conditional on the substance being listed; a pharmaceutical-intermediate description alone is not a basis to assume relief. For wider heading context, see the 2-Chlorophenol guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Chlorophenol for industrial synthesis | 2908 19 00 90 | 4% | None |
Specify the meta isomer and impurity profile
Write 3-Chlorophenol and the meta-isomer identity into the order, alongside the chemical identity number, intended use, assay, water content, colour and melting range. Agree limits for other chlorophenol isomers, residual phenol and more highly chlorinated impurities. Ask for a batch certificate of analysis and a chromatographic method that distinguishes the positional isomers.
For GB imports, ask HSE or your customs broker to confirm the applicable UK REACH registration threshold, registration or only-representative options, and any exemptions. Ensure correct labelling and packaging before placing the chemical on the market. A safety data sheet is required when a hazardous chemical is supplied for workplace use. Agree packaging compatibility and handling arrangements before dispatch.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: A drum of 3-Chlorophenol for a business process trial, illustrative under 2908 19 00 90, invoiced at £3,000 free on board, with £980 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £3,980. Duty at 4% is £159.20. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £4,139.20, so it is £827.84. Import taxes total £987.04; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £159.20 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the order, container label and certificate of analysis to the meta isomer; obtain independent identity testing before releasing an unfamiliar batch.
Purity: check assay, water, colour and the agreed impurity profile against the purchase specification, including separation from other chlorophenol isomers.
Documents: reconcile batch numbers, analysis results, safety data sheet and the applicable UK REACH route.
Packaging: check seals, closures, leakage, contamination and label legibility before moving containers into storage. Use the quality inspection guide to brief the inspection.
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What goes wrong
A quotation saying only “chlorophenol” leaves the isomer uncertain. A certificate reporting total chlorophenol content can conceal the wrong positional isomer or an unsuitable impurity profile. Require a method that resolves the isomers and retain a representative batch sample for dispute testing.
Another failure is applying the suspension for 4-Chlorophenol to a 3-Chlorophenol order. Check the named substance before accepting a duty estimate. Hold batches with mismatched identity, damaged seals or results outside the agreed specification until the discrepancy is resolved.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on 3-Chlorophenol from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot shows 4% under 2908 19 00 90. Its named-substance suspension does not list 3-Chlorophenol. Confirm the code and any separately evidenced relief before shipment.
Does 3-Chlorophenol qualify for the 4-Chlorophenol suspension?
The snapshot lists 4-Chlorophenol on its own commodity line. That suspension does not establish eligibility for 3-Chlorophenol.
Do I need UK REACH registration for 3-Chlorophenol?
For GB imports, ask HSE or your customs broker to confirm the applicable registration threshold, registration or only-representative options, and any exemptions. Confirm the route before ordering.
What should I test before accepting a 3-Chlorophenol batch?
Check meta-isomer identity, assay, other chlorophenol isomers, residual phenol, water and the agreed chlorinated-impurity profile. Match the tested sample to the delivered batch.