Industrial Denatured Alcohol SDA 40B
> This is Specially Denatured Alcohol formula 40B, containing tert-butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate, used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The formula is government-approved under the Excise Act, 2001 as specially denatured alcohol. It is unfit for beverage use and intended for specific industrial applications, so it falls under tariff item 2207.20.11.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the formula is not classified as specially denatured.
Covers generally denatured alcohol under the Excise Act.
If the product does not meet Excise Act denaturation standards.
Residual item for other denatured spirits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify that SDA 40B is listed in the Excise Act, 2001 specially denatured alcohol regulations
• Provide a letter of end-use for cosmetic or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Ensure the denaturant concentrations match the approved formula
Related Products under Tariff item 2207.20.11
Flexographic Ink Denatured Alcohol SDA 29
> This is SDA 29 formula denatured alcohol, using methanol and MIBK as denaturants, approved exclusively for flexographic printing ink production. The government-specified denaturant formula qualifies it as specially denatured alcohol under the Excise Act, 2001. It is intended for a specific industrial use, placing it under tariff item 2207.20.11.
Ink Manufacturing Denatured Spirit
> This is denatured ethyl alcohol SDA 3A formula, approved for flexographic and gravure ink production. It is rendered undrinkable with denaturants per government regulations. The formula is specially denatured under the Excise Act, 2001, making it classifiable under tariff item 2207.20.11.
SDA-3C Denatured Alcohol for Inks
SDA-3C Denatured Alcohol for Inks is a specially denatured alcohol formula consisting of ethanol with methanol and acetone, used as a solvent in flexographic printing inks. It falls under tariff item 2207.20.11 because it is a specially denatured alcohol within the meaning of the Excise Act, 2001, and is not prepared for culinary purposes or rendered unsuitable as a beverage.