Denatured Ethanol Home Heating Fuel
Denatured ethanol home heating fuel is high-strength ethanol for biofuel heaters, with strength ≥80% vol. It is classified under tariff item 2207.20.12 as denatured alcohol within the meaning of the Excise Act, 2001, if the denaturant is approved.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the heating fuel uses a specially approved denaturant
Specially denatured alcohol has a dedicated tariff item.
If the denaturant is not approved in Canada
Other denatured alcohol applies to non-approved formulas.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the denaturant is approved under the Excise Act, 2001 for fuel use
• Provide the product's specifications and intended use to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2207.20.12
Denatured Ethanol for Racing Fuel
Denatured ethanol for racing fuel is specialty ethyl alcohol for motorsports, with strength ≥80% vol and denatured to prevent beverage misuse. It falls under tariff item 2207.20.12 as denatured alcohol within the meaning of the Excise Act, 2001, if the denaturant is approved.
Denatured Ethanol Fuel Blend E85
Denatured ethanol fuel blend E85 is ethyl alcohol denatured for biofuel use in flex-fuel vehicles, with strength exceeding 80% vol before denaturation. It falls under tariff item 2207.20.12 as denatured alcohol within the meaning of the Excise Act, 2001, if the denaturant is approved for fuel use.
Fuel Cell Grade Denatured Ethanol
Fuel cell grade denatured ethanol is ultra-pure ethanol for hydrogen fuel cell reformers, with ≥80% vol alcohol content. It qualifies under tariff item 2207.20.12 as denatured alcohol within the meaning of the Excise Act, 2001, if the denaturant is approved.
Fuel-Grade Denatured Bioethanol
Fuel-grade denatured bioethanol is high-purity bioethanol from corn or sugarcane, denatured with gasoline or bitrex for transportation fuel. It falls under tariff item 2207.20.12 as denatured alcohol within the meaning of the Excise Act, 2001, if the denaturant is approved.