Product classification
HS code for Furfuraldehyde: 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 furfuraldehyde under HS 2932.12
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.
- Covers
- 2-furaldehyde
- Furfural
- Artificial ant oil (Furfuraldehyde)
- Technical grade furfural
- Pure furfuraldehyde for laboratory use
- Also under 2932.12
- TransFuran Chemicals Furfural
- Illovo Sugar Furfural
- Pennakem Furfural
- Tieling North Furfural
Codes often confused with 2932.12
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 293212 (the code used for furfuraldehyde), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293212 (the code used for furfuraldehyde) 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 furfuraldehyde.
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 furfuraldehyde
Brazil classifies furfuraldehyde 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 furfuraldehyde
What is the HS code for Furfuraldehyde?
The HS code for Furfuraldehyde 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 specific HS code for furfuraldehyde (2-furaldehyde) is 2932.12.
How do I classify Furfuraldehyde for customs?
Furfuraldehyde 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of furfuraldehyde (HS 293212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293212 (the code used for furfuraldehyde) 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 furfuraldehyde (HS 293212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 293212 (the code used for furfuraldehyde) 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 Furfuraldehyde the same in all countries?
The base HS code 293212 for Furfuraldehyde 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 furfuraldehyde in Brazil?
In Brazil, furfuraldehyde (HS 293212) is classified under NCM 2932.12.00.