2-Acetylfuran
2-Acetylfuran is an aromatic ketone with an unfused furan ring, used to impart caramel flavors in food products. The ketone substituent does not introduce additional hetero-atoms, and the ring contains only oxygen, placing it under tariff item 2932.19.00 as an 'Other' furan compound.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
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Related Products under Tariff item 2932.19.00
2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid
2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a bio-based aromatic diacid with an unfused furan ring, used as a key monomer for producing polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a sustainable alternative to PET. Its structure contains only oxygen hetero-atoms in the heterocyclic ring, qualifying it under tariff item 2932.19.00 as an 'Other' heterocyclic compound with oxygen hetero-atoms only.
2-Furaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
2-Furaldehyde diethyl acetal is a protected form of furfural, used in organic synthesis, retaining the aromatic furan ring with only oxygen hetero-atoms. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under tariff item 2932.19.00 as an 'Other' heterocyclic compound.
2-Furanmethanol Acetate
2-Furanmethanol acetate is the acetate ester of furfuryl alcohol, maintaining the aromatic furan ring. Used in flavor chemistry and polymer production, it is a separate chemically defined compound with only oxygen hetero-atoms in the ring, falling under tariff item 2932.19.00.
2-Furoic Acid
2-Furoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid with an unfused furan ring, used in pharmaceuticals and as a preservative. The ring contains only oxygen hetero-atoms, and the compound is chemically defined, qualifying under tariff item 2932.19.00 as 'Other'.
3-Furoic Acid
3-Furoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid with the carboxyl group at position 3 of the furan ring, used in pharmaceutical intermediates. It is a separate chemically defined compound with only oxygen hetero-atoms in the ring, falling under tariff item 2932.19.00.
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a platform chemical derived from sugar dehydration, featuring an aromatic furan ring with aldehyde and alcohol functions. It is a separate chemically defined compound with only oxygen hetero-atoms in the ring, qualifying under tariff item 2932.19.00.