2909.50.20.00/Guaiacol (Methoxyphenol)/Japan

Guaiacol (Methoxyphenol) from Japan

Guaiacol, chemically 2-methoxyphenol (C7H8O2), is a naturally occurring organic compound found in wood smoke and creosote, used primarily as a precursor in pharmaceutical synthesis and as an expectorant in cough syrups. It falls under HTS 2909.50.20.00 as a chemically defined ether-phenol. This product is imported in pure form for industrial chemical applications.

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 detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 2-methoxyphenol purity to avoid misclassification under other ether-phenols

• Ensure COA (Certificate of Analysis) specifies no added stabilizers exceeding chapter note limits to maintain heading 2909 classification

• Label shipments clearly as 'Guaiacol - synthetic ether-phenol' to prevent confusion with natural wood extracts classified elsewhere