Guaiacol (Methoxyphenol)
Guaiacol (2-methoxyphenol), a naturally occurring organic compound found in wood smoke and creosote, used as a precursor in pharmaceutical synthesis and as an expectorant. It is a chemically defined ether-phenol, classifiable under tariff item 2909.50.00.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide the CAS number (90-05-1) and a certificate of analysis
• Ensure the product is pure and not mixed with other compounds
• If for pharmaceutical use, comply with Health Canada regulations
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 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.
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.