Guaiacol Flavoring Grade Crystals from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Chemical assay certificates must show >98% purity to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Declare specific flavor end-use to distinguish from pharmaceutical intermediates