Guaiacol USP Grade from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

5.5%

Rate breakdown

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