Grain Neutral Spirits Fuel Ethanol from Mexico
Rectified grain neutral spirits at 95% ABV diverted for fuel use in high-performance racing fuels. Falls under HTS 2207.10.60.10 as undenatured ethyl alcohol ≥80% vol. for fuel, distinct from potable GNS. High distillation purity minimizes impurities.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.5%
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
Import Tips
• Distinguish from beverage GNS with fuel-only invoices; TTB approval needed for diversion
• Test for congeners to confirm fuel-grade specs
• Small volume imports may qualify for 9811.00.20 sample entry