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Ethanol Fuel Grade 99% ABV from Germany

High-purity undenatured ethyl alcohol with 99% alcoholic strength by volume, specifically produced for use as a biofuel additive in gasoline blends like E10 or E85. It falls under HTS 2207.10.60.10 because it is undenatured ethyl alcohol of 80% vol. or higher designated for fuel use in nonbeverage applications. This classification distinguishes it from beverage or industrial solvent alcohols.

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

• Verify alcoholic strength via lab testing at 20°C to confirm ≥80% vol. and undenatured status; provide certificates of analysis to CBP

• Include end-use declarations specifying fuel applications to avoid reclassification as industrial solvent; common pitfall is missing fuel-specific documentation

• Ensure compliance with EPA fuel additive registrations and ASTM D4806 purity standards for biofuel imports