5-Methylfurfural from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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