Furan-2-Methanol from Japan
Furan-2-methanol (furfuryl alcohol) contains an aromatic unfused furan ring with hydroxymethyl group, widely used in resin production and fragrances. Oxygen-only hetero-atom structure fits HTS 2932.19.10.00 perfectly.
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
• Monitor polymerization risk; ship with MEHQ stabilizer declaration
• CAS 98-00-0 documentation essential for Customs matching
• Distinguish from tetrahydro versions which remain in same subheading