Tetrahydrofuran (THF) from Japan

Tetrahydrofuran is a saturated heterocyclic compound containing a five-membered furan ring with one oxygen hetero-atom, used as a solvent in chemical reactions and polymer manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2932.19.51.00 as a hydrogenated furan ring compound with oxygen hetero-atom only. This classification covers unfused furan ring structures per Chapter 29 notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

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

Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >99% and absence of impurities to verify chemical identity under Chapter 29 note (a)

Ensure proper UN 2924 hazardous material labeling and shipping papers for flammable liquid Class 3

Avoid misclassification as mixtures; pure THF qualifies, but solvent blends may shift to Chapter 38