Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol from Germany
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is a furan ring with hydroxymethyl substituent, classified as oxygen heterocyclic under HTS 2932.99.70.00. Green solvent for coatings and resins.
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
• Biodegradable claims require OECD testing documentation
• Alcohol content and water analysis for accurate classification
• Verify heterocyclic ring integrity not broken during synthesis