2-Furoic Acid from Mexico
2-Furoic acid contains a carboxylic acid function attached to unfused furan ring with oxygen hetero-atom only, used in pharmaceuticals. HTS 2932.19.51.00 as furan 'other' per numerical classification rule. Acid function subordinate to ring structure.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include pKa and melting point data (133°C) to confirm identity vs isomers
• Non-hazardous solid but dust explosion risk; specify UN 3261 if >25kg packages
• Pharma vs industrial grade requires different FDA import alerts monitoring