Tetrahydrofuran (THF) from China
Tetrahydrofuran is a five-membered heterocyclic ether with one oxygen hetero-atom, classified as aromatic heterocyclic under HTS 2932.99.70.00. Essential solvent in pharmaceutical and polymer manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) stabilizer content as permitted under chapter note (f)
• Provide end-use statement to avoid misclassification as industrial chemical preparation
• Comply with polymerization inhibitor requirements for transport stability