Fuel-Grade Anhydrous Ethanol from China
Anhydrous (water-free) ethyl alcohol at 99.9% ABV for premium fuel blending to maximize energy content. HTS 2207.10.60.10 applies to this undenatured ≥80% vol. product explicitly for fuel use, supporting advanced biofuel programs. Molecular sieve drying ensures low water content.
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
• Test for water content <0.3% per ASTM specs; discrepancies can lead to rejection as non-anhydrous
• Declare precise ABV measured at 20°C; over-declaration risks penalties
• Secure fuel blender bonds for high-volume imports to manage excise tax deferrals