Thymol Synthetic Flavor Crystals from China
Thymol is an ether-phenol compound used for its medicinal minty flavor in oral care products and herbal seasonings. Classified HTS 2909.50.40 as a flavoring ether-phenol meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition standards. High purity synthetic grade for consistent performance.
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
• Include USP/NF grade certification for dual food/pharma import pathways
• Declare CAS 89-83-8 and molecular formula C10H14O on entry documents
• Separate from essential oil carriers to maintain pure compound status