2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid from Germany
2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a bio-based aromatic diacid with unfused furan ring, key monomer for polyethylene furanoate (PEF). Used in sustainable plastics replacing PET. HTS 2932.19.10.00 for aromatic furan compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify polymer-grade purity (>99%) with HPLC chromatograms
• Document bio-based origin but classify by chemical structure, not end-use
• Dual acid functions don't trigger 2917; remains in 2932 per notes