2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare purity level (>99%) and water content for accurate duty assessment
• Bio-based claims require third-party certification for preferential tariff treatment
• Accompany with GC-MS analysis confirming heterocyclic structure