Benzofuran (Coumarone) from China
Benzofuran, also known as coumarone, is an aromatic heterocyclic compound with oxygen as the sole hetero-atom in its fused ring structure. It falls under HTS 2932.99.32.00 as a specific aromatic compound listed in this subheading within Chapter 29 for heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms only.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure as aromatic benzofuran to avoid misclassification
• Ensure SDS (Safety Data Sheets) comply with HAZMAT regulations for chemical imports; declare as UN 2810 if toxic
• Verify REACH compliance for EU-sourced material if transshipping through Europe