Guaiacyl Acetate from Japan
Guaiacyl acetate is an ester derivative of guaiacol used in fragrance and pharmaceutical synthesis, falling under HTS 2922.50.19.00 per rules for esters classified with the later-heading parent compound. Its aromatic oxygen function qualifies it as a drug intermediate.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Cite chapter note (A) for ester classification in technical file to justify heading
• Provide GC-MS purity report (>98%) for customs lab testing
• Store below 20°C; declare flash point on MSDS for DOT compliance