Bioethanol E100 Fuel Alcohol from China
Fermentation-derived bioethanol at 99.5% purity for use as a complete vehicle fuel (E100) or high-blend biofuel. It qualifies for HTS 2207.10.60.10 as undenatured ethyl alcohol ≥80% vol. intended solely for fuel applications in nonbeverage contexts. Sustainability certifications often accompany these imports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide biomass feedstock origin docs for RFS compliance; common issue is unverified sustainability claims leading to duty disputes
• Use ISCC or equivalent certification for EU-sourced bioethanol to streamline CBP review
• Avoid bulk shipments without dedicated fuel storage declarations to prevent misclassification