2907.29.90.00/Guaiacol (2-Methoxyphenol)/Germany

Guaiacol (2-Methoxyphenol) from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate

9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

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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