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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diluted in alcohol for retail sale as mouthwash
Preparations for oral hygiene containing thymol as active ingredient fall under Chapter 33 perfumes/toilet preparations, not pure phenols.
If mixed with other chemicals as formulated disinfectant
Chemical preparations not purely thymol but mixtures with impurities exceeding Chapter 29 tolerances go to heading 3824.
If incorporated into medicated lozenges or tablets
Medicinal formulations containing thymol as therapeutic agent are classified in Chapter 30 as medicaments, not bulk chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming ≥99% purity and USP/EP compliance to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Declare exact CAS number (89-83-8) and chemical name '5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol' on commercial invoice for verification
• Ensure packaging prevents sublimation; bulk imports >25kg may trigger TSCA notification if not pre-registered
Related Products under HTS 2907.19.40.00
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.
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.