Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol from China
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol features a hydrogenated unfused furan ring (tetrahydrofuran structure) and is aromatic in context of classification. Used as a green solvent in coatings and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2932.19.10.00 covers both hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated furan rings if aromatic.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit structural analysis showing hydrogenated furan ring compliance with heading scope
• Classify as alcohol but prioritize heterocyclic function per Chapter 29 notes
• Watch for bulk vs retail packaging; retail may trigger GRI 3(b) issues