2-Methylfuran from China
2-Methylfuran is a simple alkyl-substituted furan ring compound with oxygen hetero-atom only, used as a biofuel component and flavoring agent. Falls under HTS 2932.19.51.00 as an unfused furan ring 'other' compound. Qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit NMR spectrum confirming methyl substitution on furan ring position 2
• Classify as UN 2302 flammable liquid; require secondary containment for bulk shipments
• Prevent aggregation with furan (2932.19.10) - substitution changes statistical suffix