Product classification
HS code for Furfural: 2932.12
Heterocyclic compounds, with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 2-furaldehyde (furfuraldehyde).
Classification of furfural under HS 2932.12
Furfural, also known as 2-furaldehyde or furfuraldehyde, is classified under HS code 2932.12. This classification is based on its chemical structure as a heterocyclic compound containing an unfused furan ring with an aldehyde functional group. Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System covers organic chemicals, and heading 2932 is reserved for heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. Because furfural is a separate chemically defined organic compound, it must be classified within this specific subheading. The classification remains consistent for industrial grade furfural, provided it has not been mixed with other substances to create a preparation. Furfural is typically derived from agricultural byproducts like corn cobs or oat hulls, but its origin does not change its classification in Chapter 29, as the HS system prioritizes chemical structure over the source of the raw material.
- Covers
- Pure 2-furaldehyde
- Industrial grade furfuraldehyde
- Furfural for use as a solvent or chemical intermediate
- Furfural used in the production of furan resins
- Also under 2932.12
- TransFuran Chemicals Furfural
- Illovo Sugar Furfural
- Pennakem Furfural
- Tieling North Furfural
Codes often confused with 2932.12
Common mistake. Furfural is often confused with furfuryl alcohol, which is classified under HS code 2932.13. While they are chemically related, the aldehyde group in furfural (2932.12) distinguishes it from the alcohol group in furfuryl alcohol. It may also be misclassified under 3824 if it is part of a complex industrial mixture or chemical preparation, but pure or technical grade furfural must stay in 2932.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 293212 (the code used for furfural), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293212 (the code used for furfural) in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 56% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 293212, not only furfural.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Dominican Republic $17M 36% of world exports
- 2 China $14M 31% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $13M 29% of world exports
World total: $47M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $25M 56% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $5.2M 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $2.3M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for furfural
Brazil classifies furfural under NCM 2932.12.00: HS 2932.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about furfural
What is the HS code for Furfural?
The HS code for Furfural is 293212 (Heterocyclic compounds; with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 2-furaldehyde (furfuraldehyde)). The HS code for furfural (2-furaldehyde) is 2932.12.
How do I classify Furfural for customs?
Furfural is classified under HS code 293212 — Heterocyclic compounds; with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 2-furaldehyde (furfuraldehyde). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is furfural classified differently if used as a pesticide?
If furfural is presented as a formulated pesticide in retail packaging, it may move to heading 3808. However, as a bulk chemical, it remains under 2932.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of furfural (HS 293212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293212 (the code used for furfural) in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($17M, 36% of world exports), China ($14M) and South Africa ($13M). World exports came to about $47M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of furfural (HS 293212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 293212 (the code used for furfural) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($25M, 56% of world imports), Brazil ($5.2M) and the Netherlands ($2.3M). World imports came to about $45M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Furfural the same in all countries?
The base HS code 293212 for Furfural is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for furfural in Brazil?
In Brazil, furfural (HS 293212) is classified under NCM 2932.12.00.