4-Methylguaiacol (Creosol) from Germany
4-Methylguaiacol, also known as creosol (4-methyl-2-methoxyphenol), is a guaiacol derivative obtained from guaiacum resin or wood creosote, used in organic synthesis and as a disinfectant. It is specifically listed under HTS 2909.50.20.00 as a guaiacol derivative ether-phenol. Commonly imported for flavor and fragrance applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit GC-MS analysis proving >95% purity as 4-methyl-2-methoxyphenol to distinguish from creosote mixtures
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger reclassification as consumer chemical preparation under Chapter 38
• Declare CAS 93-51-6 explicitly; ensure no anti-dusting agents added beyond chapter note g allowances