Guaiacol from Japan
Guaiacol is a phenol-alcohol (2-methoxyphenol) consisting of a phenolic ring with a hydroxyl group and a methoxy group attached, classified under HTS 2907.29.0500 as a phenol-alcohol. It is a chemically defined organic compound used in pharmaceuticals, flavorings, and as an expectorant in cough syrups.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates as impurities must not exceed levels specified in Chapter 29 notes for classification
• Ensure proper labeling as a chemically defined compound; mixtures may shift to other headings
• Obtain safety data sheets for phenol-alcohols due to hazardous material shipping requirements