Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol from China
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is the hydrogenated alcohol derivative of furfuryl alcohol with unfused oxygen-heteroatom ring. Used as green solvent in coatings. HTS 2932.19.51.00 covers hydrogenated furan structures meeting Chapter 29 purity criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify hydrogenation degree via IR spectroscopy showing no C=C bonds
• UN 2050 flammable liquid; flash point 68°C requires specific drum liners
• Biobased content certification affects green procurement preferences