Furfural
Furfural is an aromatic heterocyclic compound with an unfused furan ring, derived from agricultural byproducts like corncobs. It serves as a key intermediate in resins, plastics, and flavorings, and since the ring has only oxygen hetero-atoms, it falls under tariff item 2932.19.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the aldehyde function is considered more specific
Aldehydes without other oxygen functions might be classified under aldehyde headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as a furan derivative, not as an aldehyde; the ring is primary
• Provide the product's purity and any impurities
• Check if the product is derived from agricultural sources, which may affect tariff treatment under trade agreements
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-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.
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.