Guaiacol Flavoring Grade Crystals from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chemical assay certificates must show >98% purity to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Declare specific flavor end-use to distinguish from pharmaceutical intermediates