2908.19.20.00 - Salts of pentachlorophenol; and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol and its salts 🖩

This HTS category, 2908.19.20.00, specifically covers salts derived from pentachlorophenol, as well as 2,4,5-trichlorophenol and its corresponding salts. These are halogenated derivatives of phenols, meaning they are phenol compounds where hydrogen atoms on the aromatic ring have been replaced by chlorine atoms. The classification emphasizes the presence of multiple chlorine substituents and their salt forms.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 2908.19.20.00 focuses on distinct chlorinated phenol compounds and their salts. For instance, while other siblings might cover brominated compounds like Tetrabromobisphenol A (2908.19.25.00) or specific singly chlorinated phenols like m-Chlorophenol (2908.19.10.00), this code is dedicated to the salts of pentachlorophenol and 2,4,5-trichlorophenol. It also differs from fluorinated derivatives such as 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (2908.19.05.00).

As 2908.19.20.00 is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within this specific code hinges on the accurate identification of the chemical compound as either a salt of pentachlorophenol or as 2,4,5-trichlorophenol itself or its salts. Therefore, definitive identification through chemical analysis or product documentation is crucial for correct customs declarations.