Bioethanol E100 Fuel Alcohol from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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