Sugarcane Ethanol Fuel 96% ABV from China
Hydrous ethyl alcohol from sugarcane at 96% ABV for E100 fuel or high-octane blends, popular in Brazilian imports. HTS 2207.10.60.10 covers this undenatured ≥80% vol. product for nonbeverage fuel purposes. It supports low-carbon fuel standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain CBP prior notice for agricultural biofuel imports; phytosanitary certs may be required
• Monitor for fusel oils that could affect ABV certification
• Use temperature-controlled tankers to preserve strength during transit