Tetrahydrofuran (THF) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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