Furfuryl Alcohol from China

Furfuryl alcohol contains an unfused furan ring with a hydroxymethyl substituent and oxygen hetero-atom only, used in foundry resins and polymers. HTS 2932.19.51.00 applies as hydrogenated-capable furan 'other' compound. Excludes alcoholates per Chapter 29 note (D).

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

Verify <0.5% furfural content via HPLC to avoid aldehyde impurity reclassification

UN 2865 corrosive flammable liquid classification mandatory with proper placarding

Industrial vs pharmaceutical grade affects documentation; specify end-use clearly