4-Ethylguaiacol Bulk Drum Pack from China
4-Ethylguaiacol packaged in 200L steel drums for industrial users, qualifying under Chapter 29 as chemically defined compound not rendered for specific use. Specific tariff item HTS 2909.50.10.00 applies regardless of bulk packaging. Standard for flavor manufacturer deliveries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Value drums separately from chemical content per CBP container valuation rules
• Ensure drum markings include UN number, flash point, and proper shipping name
• Avoid declaring total package weight without content specification