Corn-Based Fuel Ethanol 92% ABV from China
Ethyl alcohol from corn fermentation at 92% ABV, rectified for fuel blending in standard gasoline. Classified under HTS 2207.10.60.10 for its undenatured ≥80% vol. strength and fuel-specific use, common in U.S. Midwest imports. It qualifies for volumetric excise tax credits.
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
• Include D4 RIN pathway documentation for corn ethanol; missing this delays credits
• Prevent contamination during shipping to maintain ≥80% ABV threshold
• File for drawback on duties if re-exported in blended fuels