5-Methylfurfural from China
5-Methylfurfural is an alkyl-substituted furan aldehyde used in flavor and fragrance industries, containing unfused furan ring with oxygen hetero-atom. Classified HTS 2932.19.51.00 as 'other' furan compounds. Excluded from Chapter 32 coloring matters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• TSCA certification required; provide FEMA GRAS number 2703 for flavor use
• UN 2045 flammable liquid; distillation residue content <2% specified
• Flavor vs industrial chemical declaration affects FDA vs EPA jurisdiction