Furfuryl Alcohol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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