Thymol Synthetic Flavor Crystals from Mexico
Thymol is a synthetic ether-phenol compound used for its medicinal minty flavor in oral care products and herbal seasonings. It is classified under tariff item 2909.50.00 as a flavoring ether-phenol, meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition standards for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay 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 2909490090–2909500000).
- 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 2909. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify that thymol is a separate chemically defined compound, not a mixture, to qualify under Chapter 29
• Keep a certificate of analysis to confirm purity
• If used in oral care products, ensure compliance with Canadian food and drug regulations