2909.50.40.50/Guaiacol/Japan

Guaiacol from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

22.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6210.2%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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)