Guaiacol Formaldehyde from Japan
Guaiacol-formaldehyde refers to condensation products or protected forms used in resin synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. As chemically defined guaiacol derivatives maintaining ether-phenol function, under HTS 2909.50.20.00. Industrial resin precursor import.
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%
Import Tips
• Molecular weight analysis required to distinguish monomer from polymeric resin
• Hazardous material declaration if free formaldehyde exceeds safety limits