2-Furanmethanol Acetate from Japan
2-Furanmethanol acetate is the acetate ester of furfuryl alcohol, maintaining aromatic furan ring. Used in flavor chemistry and polymers. Classifies with parent alcohol per Chapter notes in 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
• Ester linkage documentation tracing to furan alcohol parent
• Hydrolysis stability testing for shelf-life claims
• Flavor use needs FEMA numbers on commercial invoice