Food Grade Thymol Powder FCC
Thymol powder compliant with Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards for use as a natural preservative and flavoring in chewing gum and baked goods. Falls under HTS 2907.19.40.00 as the pure monophenol compound, distinct from finished food products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed as flavoring preparation for retail
Food preparations containing thymol as flavor component are Chapter 21, excluding pure chemical compounds.
If acetylated derivative like thymol acetate
Acetates/esters of phenols classified by oxygen function in 2914, later numerical order per Chapter 29 note 5.
If perfume oil containing thymol as odoriferous substance
Mixtures with added fragrances for perfumery use fall under Chapter 33, not pure phenols.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FCC certificate and GRAS affirmation letter; FDA prior notice required for food additive imports via ACE system
• Label with 'Not for direct consumption' to prevent misclassification as food preparation under Chapter 21
• Verify supplier's FEMA GRAS status (FEMA# 3335); impurities >1% may shift to 3824.90 mixtures
Related Products under HTS 2907.19.40.00
Pharmaceutical Grade Thymol Crystals
Pure thymol crystals (CAS 89-83-8) meeting USP standards for use in medicinal formulations like throat lozenges and mouthwashes. Classified under HTS 2907.19.40.00 as thymol, a monophenol with the chemical formula C10H14O, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Industrial Thymol Flakes 99% Purity
Large-flake thymol at 99% purity for industrial applications including plasticizers and synthetic thymol production. HTS 2907.19.40.00 specifically covers thymol as a monophenol-alcohol under Chapter 29 organic compounds.
Cosmetic Grade Thymol USP Crystals
High-purity thymol crystals USP grade for cosmetic formulations like acne treatments and deodorants. Classified as pure thymol under HTS 2907.19.40.00, separate from finished cosmetic products.
Veterinary Thymol Powder EP/BP
European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and British Pharmacopoeia (BP) grade thymol for animal health products like poultry feed dewormers. HTS 2907.19.40.00 as chemically defined monophenol for veterinary chemical use.