Guaiacol from China

Guaiacol is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula C6H4(OH)OCH3, classified as an ether-phenol used primarily as an odoriferous compound due to its smoky, phenolic aroma. It falls under HTS 2909.50.4050 as an other odoriferous ether-phenol compound not specifically excluded by chapter notes. Commonly extracted from wood creosote, it's employed in flavorings and fragrances.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.8%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity and chemical identity via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined ether-phenol under Chapter 29 note (a)

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting odoriferous use to distinguish from medicinal applications potentially reclassified elsewhere

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no added solvents render it suitable for specific non-general use per Chapter 29 note (e)