Furfural from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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