4-Ethylguaiacol Perfume Base Material
4-Ethylguaiacol serving as a spicy-woody base note in fine fragrance formulations. As a pure, chemically defined ether-phenol, it falls under tariff item 2909.50.00, regardless of its use in perfumery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other odoriferous substances for perfume use
Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classified in Chapter 33, not as pure chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other fragrance ingredients; pure compounds are classified under 2909.50.00
• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm chemical purity
• If the product is part of a fragrance mixture, it may fall under Chapter 33
Related Products under Tariff item 2909.50.00
4-Ethylguaiacol 99%+ USP Grade
Ultra-pure 4-Ethylguaiacol meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical intermediate use. High purity does not change classification; it remains a separate chemically defined ether-phenol under tariff item 2909.50.00.
4-Ethylguaiacol Bulk Drum Pack
4-Ethylguaiacol packaged in 200L steel drums for industrial users. The packaging does not alter the chemical identity of the compound, which remains a separate chemically defined ether-phenol under tariff item 2909.50.00.
4-Ethylguaiacol Flavor Intermediate
High-purity 4-Ethylguaiacol designated as an intermediate for clove-like flavor synthesis in the food industry. Despite its intended use, it remains a separate chemically defined ether-phenol compound, classifiable under tariff item 2909.50.00.
4-Ethylguaiacol Pharmaceutical Precursor
4-Ethylguaiacol for synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates. It is a chemically defined ether-phenol compound, classifiable under tariff item 2909.50.00, even though it is intended for pharmaceutical research.
4-Ethylguaiacol Pure Compound
4-Ethylguaiacol as a pure, chemically defined ether-phenol compound with molecular formula C9H12O2. It features a guaiacol structure with an ethyl substituent at the 4-position, falling under tariff item 2909.50.00.
4-Ethylguaiacol Research Grade
Small quantity 4-Ethylguaiacol packaged for laboratory research (<1L). The packaging size does not affect classification; it remains a pure, chemically defined ether-phenol under tariff item 2909.50.00.