HS Code for Furfuraldehyde

Furfuraldehyde, also known as 2-furaldehyde or furfural, is classified under HS code 2932.12. This classification falls within Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2932 is dedicated to heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. Furfuraldehyde is a distinct chemical compound characterized by a furan ring with an aldehyde group. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the compound is explicitly named in the subheadings of 2932. It is an industrial chemical derived from agricultural by-products like corn cobs, oat hulls, or sawdust through acid hydrolysis. In the global market, it is primarily used as a solvent in petrochemical refining to extract aromatics from lubricating oils and as a chemical intermediate in the production of furfuryl alcohol and resins. Because it is a chemically defined organic compound, it must be classified in Chapter 29 rather than as a chemical preparation or a residual product of the food industry, regardless of its agricultural origin.

Products Included

• 2-furaldehyde
• Furfural
• Artificial ant oil (Furfuraldehyde)
• Technical grade furfural
• Pure furfuraldehyde for laboratory use

Common Misclassification

Furfuraldehyde is frequently confused with HS code 2932.13, which is for furfuryl alcohol, a derivative of furfural. While chemically related, they have different functional groups (aldehyde vs. alcohol). It is also sometimes misclassified under 2932.11 (Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol). Another error involves classifying it under 3824.99 as a general chemical product, but since it is a specifically named heterocyclic compound, 2932.12 is the mandatory specific code.

FAQ

What is the HS code for furfuraldehyde?

The specific HS code for furfuraldehyde (2-furaldehyde) is 2932.12.

Is furfuraldehyde classified as a solvent or a chemical?

While it is used as a solvent, for customs purposes, it is classified as a heterocyclic organic chemical under HS code 2932.12.