Mefurfural from Japan
Mefurfural (5-methyl-2-furaldehyde) heterocyclic aldehyde from wood smoke, used in savory fragrances. Furan ring aldehyde qualifies HTS 2912.49.90.00 classification.
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
• Furanaldehyde ring IR absorption (1670cm⁻¹)
• Smoke flavor TNO authentication if natural
• Maillard reaction byproduct profile matching