Guaiacol USP Grade from China

Guaiacol is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as an ether-phenol with the formula C6H4(OH)OCH3, used primarily as an expectorant in pharmaceuticals and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2909.50.5000 as a chemically defined ether-phenol derivative. This product is supplied as a clear liquid with added stabilizers for safe transport.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming ether-phenol structure to avoid reclassification under Chapter 29 salt provisions

Ensure USP-grade documentation and stability data for stabilizers, as per Chapter Note 6(f), to prevent scrutiny during customs inspection

Declare exact purity levels; impurities exceeding 1% may trigger additional testing for compliance with chemically defined compound requirements