2932.12.00.00 - 2-Furaldehyde (Furfuraldehyde)

This HTS classification, 2932.12.00.00, specifically covers 2-Furaldehyde, also commonly known as furfuraldehyde. This organic compound is characterized by a furan ring with an aldehyde group attached at the 2-position. It is a colorless oily liquid that darkens upon exposure to air and light, and it possesses a distinctive almond-like odor. Furfuraldehyde is derived from agricultural byproducts such as corn cobs, oat hulls, and sawdust, and serves as a crucial intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including furfuryl alcohol, furan resins, and solvents.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is important to note the specific chemical structure. While 2932.11.00.00 covers tetrahydrofuran, which is a fully hydrogenated furan ring and lacks the aldehyde functionality, and 2932.13.00.00 covers furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (where the aldehyde group has been reduced to a primary alcohol), this code is strictly for the aldehyde form. Sucralose, classified under 2932.14.00.00, is a chlorinated sucrose derivative and a high-intensity artificial sweetener, significantly different in both chemical structure and application.

As this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 2932.12.00.00 is definitive for 2-Furaldehyde. Importers and exporters should ensure that the commodity being declared precisely matches the chemical identity and properties of furfuraldehyde, as other furan derivatives or related aldehydes would fall under different HTS classifications.