Guaiacol Flavoring Grade Crystals

Guaiacol serves as a synthetic flavor compound providing smoky, phenolic notes in meat seasonings and whiskey flavors. It qualifies under HTS 2909.50.40 as an ether-phenol odoriferous compound meeting Chapter 29 purity criteria. Imported in high-purity crystal form for food industry use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+25.0%29.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%4.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%4.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%4.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%4.8%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.50Same rate: 29.8%

If not specifically odoriferous/flavoring

Other synthetic ether-phenols without flavor function classified separately within same heading.

3824.60.00.00Lower: 22.4% vs 29.8%

If imported as sorbitol solution mixture

Prepared flavor syrups with >50% non-active ingredients become Chapter 38 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Chemical assay certificates must show >98% purity to maintain Chapter 29 classification

Declare specific flavor end-use to distinguish from pharmaceutical intermediates

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