Guaiacol Flavoring Grade Crystals from China
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 — China → United States
42.3%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Chemical assay certificates must show >98% purity to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Declare specific flavor end-use to distinguish from pharmaceutical intermediates