Denatured Fuel Ethanol 95% ABV from Japan
Undenatured ethyl alcohol at 95% ABV optimized for biofuel production and flex-fuel vehicle applications. Classified in HTS 2207.10.60.10 due to its ≥80% vol. strength and explicit designation for fuel use, excluding beverage or non-fuel purposes. It meets renewable fuel standard specifications for blending.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit proof of undenatured status and fuel end-use affidavits; denaturation post-import can trigger reclassification penalties
• Comply with Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathway documentation; pitfall is inadequate traceability for RIN generation
• Label containers clearly as 'Fuel Use Only' to prevent diversion to taxable non-fuel uses