Thymol (5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)phenol) from Germany
Thymol is a monophenol with an isopropyl and methyl group, found naturally in thyme oil. It is used as an antiseptic, preservative, and in mouthwashes. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it meets Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and is classified under 'other' monophenols.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Confirm the purity of thymol; if it is a mixture with carvacrol, classification may change
• If used as a food additive, ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) for transport and customs