Guaiacol (2-Methoxyphenol) from Mexico
Guaiacol is a monophenol with a methoxy group, used as a flavoring agent, pharmaceutical intermediate, and in the synthesis of other chemicals. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and is classified under 'other' monophenols.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCOffice of Controlled substancesMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2907190000–2907210000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2907. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Office of Controlled substances · May be required
May require HC Office of Controlled substances depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC10) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC22); or intended use (HC05, HC15, HC28) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22). Matching criteria: Equal To 2907190000; Equal To 2907190000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• If guaiacol is used in food flavorings, ensure compliance with the Food and Drugs Act
• For pharmaceutical use, verify if it requires a Drug Identification Number (DIN)
• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm purity for customs