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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Furanaldehyde ring IR absorption (1670cm⁻¹)
• Smoke flavor TNO authentication if natural
• Maillard reaction byproduct profile matching