2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid

2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is an aromatic heterocyclic oxygen compound with carboxylic acid groups, classified under HTS 2932.99.70.00. Bio-based alternative to terephthalic acid for PET production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2917.39Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If carboxylic acid function predominates over heterocyclic

Polycarboxylic acids classified by acid function if heterocyclic secondary per chapter notes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If technical grade with impurities

Impurities exceeding specification tolerances classify as mixtures under chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Declare purity level (>99%) and water content for accurate duty assessment

β€’ Bio-based claims require third-party certification for preferential tariff treatment

β€’ Accompany with GC-MS analysis confirming heterocyclic structure