2-Acetylfuran from Japan
2-Acetylfuran is an aromatic ketone featuring unfused furan ring, imparting caramel flavors in food industry. Ketone substituent on oxygen-heterocycle classifies under HTS 2932.19.10.00.
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
• Provide flavor profile certificates for FDA food contact compliance
• Ketone volatility requires temperature-controlled shipping manifests
• Avoid 2914 ketone heading; heterocyclic takes precedence