2909.50.10.00/4-Ethylguaiacol Pure Compound/Japan

4-Ethylguaiacol Pure Compound from Japan

4-Ethylguaiacol is a chemically defined ether-phenol compound with the molecular formula C9H12O2, featuring a guaiacol structure with an ethyl substituent at the 4-position. It falls under HTS 2909.50.10.00 as a specific ether-phenol derivative listed in the tariff schedule. This aromatic compound is primarily used as a flavor and fragrance intermediate in food and cosmetic industries.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming 99%+ purity and chemical identity to avoid misclassification as mixtures

• Declare exact CAS number (2785-89-9) and IUPAC name on commercial invoice for customs verification

• Ensure proper HAZMAT labeling as it's a flammable liquid; common pitfall is inadequate SDS documentation