Furan from Japan
Furan is a five-membered aromatic heterocyclic compound with one oxygen hetero-atom, specifically classified under HTS 2932.99.70.00. Used as solvent and in resin production.
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
• Highly flammable; requires proper UN hazardous classification (UN 2386)
• Include polymerization inhibitor percentage (typically MEHQ)
• Verify not excluded as fuel under chapter note (i)