Coumarone from Coal Tar Distillation from Japan
Distilled benzofuran (coumarone) separated from coal tar light oil, meeting purity for Chapter 29. Specifically provided for in HTS 2932.99.32.00 as named compound.
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
• Fractionation report showing >95% benzofuran essential to distinguish from Chapter 27 crudes
• Benzene-free certification required for certain end-uses
• Tariff shift rules apply if further purified post-import