Guaiacol (2-Methoxyphenol) from China
Guaiacol is a methyl ether of catechol used as expectorant, flavoring agent, and in resins. Falls under HTS 2907.29.90.00 as phenol derivative (phenol-alcohol per hierarchy), though technically monophenolic with methoxy group. Extracted from wood creosote or synthesized.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GRAS status documentation for food flavoring applications
• Specify synthetic vs natural origin in import declaration
• Provide vapor pressure data for proper hazmat shipping