2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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