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U.S. imports of furfural (2-furaldehyde) (HS 293212) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Furfural (2-Furaldehyde) paid $146K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.8% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Furfural (2-Furaldehyde) imports of $2.1M in April 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| CHINA | $5K | $71K | +$66K |
| AUSTRIA | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| IRELAND | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| MEXICO | -- | $13K | +$13K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2932120000 | 2-FURALDEHYDE (FURFURALDEHYDE) | $2.1M | 6.83% | $146K |
2-FURALDEHYDE (FURFURALDEHYDE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2932120000 | 2-FURALDEHYDE (FURFURALDEHYDE) | $125K |
2-FURALDEHYDE (FURFURALDEHYDE)
4.1K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| New Jersey | -- | $74K | +$74K |
| Pennsylvania | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | $71K | +$71K |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $43K | -- | -$43K |