U.S. imports of Furfural (2-Furaldehyde) (HS 293212) totaled $2.1M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Furfural (2-Furaldehyde) paid $248K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Furfural (2-Furaldehyde) imports of $2.1M in August 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDerived from agricultural residues such as sugarcane bagasse and corn cobs, furfural is a bio-based platform chemical used in the production of furfuryl alcohol, resins, and as a solvent in petroleum refining. South Africa and the Dominican Republic are the top US import sources, reflecting the geographic concentration of bagasse-based furfural production in sugarcane-growing regions. Classified under a single line (2932120000), furfural's agricultural feedstock origin means supply volumes can be sensitive to sugarcane harvest cycles and regional processing capacity.
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Furfural is produced from pentosan-rich agricultural residues, primarily sugarcane bagasse and corn cobs. Production volumes are therefore linked to sugarcane harvest cycles and the operational status of co-located sugar mills, meaning seasonal variability and regional weather events can create supply disruptions that buyers should factor into inventory planning.
Yes — furfural (2-furaldehyde) is classified under HTS 2932120000, while furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol have their own dedicated heading (293213, HTS 2932130000). Despite the close chemical relationship, the two are distinct tariff lines, and misclassification between them is a common error given their shared furan ring structure and overlapping supplier base.
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Subheading 5 of 13 in heading 2932
Subheading 293212 · $2.1M of $231.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2932120000 | 2-Furaldehyde (Furfuraldehyde) | $2.1M | 11.97% | 100.00% | $248K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2932120000 | 2-Furaldehyde (Furfuraldehyde) | $76K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$76KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.7M of Furfural (2-Furaldehyde) and exported $575K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Dominican Republic and South Africa together supply 96% of it. Dominican Republic pays 12.5% duty; South Africa 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.97% of imports for consumption.