Product classification

HS code for Furfuryl alcohol: 2932.13

Heterocyclic compounds, with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol.

Classification of furfuryl alcohol under HS 2932.13

Furfuryl alcohol is classified under HS code 2932.13. This classification follows the systematic approach of Chapter 29 for organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2932 covers heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms. Subheading 2932.13 is designated for furfuryl alcohol and its hydrogenated derivative, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. The classification is driven by the presence of the furan ring structure and the hydroxyl (alcohol) group. As a primary alcohol derived from the reduction of furfural, it is used extensively in the production of foundry resins, adhesives, and as a specialized solvent. The Harmonized System requires that separate chemically defined compounds be classified in Chapter 29, and since furfuryl alcohol meets these criteria, it is excluded from the general alcohol headings of 2905 or 2906 which do not contain heterocyclic rings.

Covers
  • Furfuryl alcohol (2-furanmethanol)
  • Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
  • Technical grade furfuryl alcohol
  • Furfuryl alcohol used in resin manufacturing
Also under 2932.13
  • BASF Furfuryl Alcohol
  • Solvay Furfuryl Alcohol
  • Pennakem THFA
  • TransFuran Chemicals Furfuryl Alcohol

Codes often confused with 2932.13

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 2932.12, which is reserved for furfural (the aldehyde). Although they are often produced in the same facilities, the chemical transition from an aldehyde to an alcohol necessitates a change in subheading. It is also sometimes confused with 2905.59 (other acyclic alcohols), but the presence of the oxygen-containing furan ring mandates classification in 2932.

2932.12Heterocyclic compounds; with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 2-furaldehyde (furfuraldehyde)2905.59Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, other than ethchlorvynol (INN)29.32Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only

Top exporters and importers of HS 293213 (the code used for furfuryl alcohol), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293213 (the code used for furfuryl alcohol) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 84% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 293213, not only furfuryl alcohol.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $72M
  2. 2 United States $3.8M
  3. 3 Netherlands $3.7M

World total: $85M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $21M
  2. 2 Japan $18M
  3. 3 India $13M

World total: $144M 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 codes for furfuryl alcohol

Brazil splits HS 2932.13 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about furfuryl alcohol

What is the HS code for Furfuryl alcohol?

The HS code for Furfuryl alcohol is 293213 (Heterocyclic compounds; with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol). The HS code for furfuryl alcohol is 2932.13.

How do I classify Furfuryl alcohol for customs?

Furfuryl alcohol is classified under HS code 293213 — Heterocyclic compounds; with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does 2932.13 include tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol?

Yes, HS code 2932.13 specifically covers both furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol within the same subheading.

Which countries are the top exporters of furfuryl alcohol (HS 293213)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293213 (the code used for furfuryl alcohol) in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 84% of world exports), the United States ($3.8M) and the Netherlands ($3.7M). World exports came to about $85M, 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 furfuryl alcohol (HS 293213)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 293213 (the code used for furfuryl alcohol) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($21M, 14% of world imports), Japan ($18M) and India ($13M). World imports came to about $144M, 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 Furfuryl alcohol the same in all countries?

The base HS code 293213 for Furfuryl alcohol 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 furfuryl alcohol in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 293213 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for furfuryl alcohol depends on the product's details: 2932.13.10 (Furfuryl alcohol), 2932.13.20 (Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol).