Veratrole (1,2-Dimethoxybenzene) from China
Veratrole is a dimethylated aromatic ether used in pharmaceutical synthesis and fragrances. Classified in HTS 2909.30.60.00 as an aromatic ether not elsewhere specified. The dual methoxy groups on the benzene ring define its ether classification.
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
• Label as '1,2-Dimethoxybenzene' with CAS 91-16-7 to match chemical nomenclature standards
• Declare assay purity >98% to qualify as chemically defined compound per chapter note
• Use child-resistant packaging if destined for consumer fragrance formulations