5-Hydroxymethylfurfural from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Classify as a furan derivative, not as an aldehyde or alcohol; the ring is the primary structure
• Provide the product's purity and any by-products
• Verify if the product is used in food applications, which may require CFIA approval