Furfural from China
Furfural is an unsaturated heterocyclic aldehyde derived from agricultural waste, featuring an unfused furan ring with oxygen hetero-atom, used in resins and flavor production. Classified under HTS 2932.19.51.00 as 'other' furan ring compounds per Chapter 29 hierarchy. Meets criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
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
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis verifying furan ring structure and aldehyde function to distinguish from Chapter 29 exclusions
• Declare as UN 1199 flammable liquid; ensure drum packaging meets DOT specifications
• Watch for reclassification if diluted beyond Chapter 29 note (d) water solubility limits