2-Methylfuran from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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