96% Ethanol USP Grade
Undenatured ethanol meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, with 96% alcohol by volume, intended for pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research as a solvent and disinfectant base. Falls under HTS 2207.10.60.90 for undenatured ethyl alcohol ≥80% vol for nonbeverage purposes, distinguished from beverage-grade spirits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed as pharmaceutical preparation
Alcohol as a component in finished human blood antisera or other pharma products shifts to Chapter 30.
If for diagnostic or laboratory reagents
Ethanol in reagent kits for lab diagnostics classified as prepared laboratory reagents under 3822.
If under 80% vol but still high strength
Lower strength undenatured ethyl alcohol (50-80% vol) falls in preceding subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP certificate of analysis confirming purity and strength to support nonbeverage pharmaceutical classification
• Declare exact proof at 15.56°C for accurate proof liter duty calculation; mismatches lead to penalties
• Avoid beverage labeling or packaging that could trigger reclassification to Chapter 22 beverage headings
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95% Pure Grain Neutral Spirits
High-purity undenatured ethyl alcohol derived from fermented grain, with an alcoholic strength exceeding 80% vol, used primarily for nonbeverage industrial applications such as solvent extraction and pharmaceutical processing. Classified under HTS 2207.10.60.90 as undenatured ethyl alcohol of 80% vol or higher for nonbeverage purposes, excluding specific distilled spirits like rum or gin.
Rectified Neutral Spirit 92% ABV
Rectified spirit produced by multiple distillations to achieve 92% alcoholic strength by volume, undenatured, used in cosmetics formulation and flavor extraction industries. HTS 2207.10.60.90 applies to this nonbeverage ethyl alcohol over 80% vol, separate from potable spirits.
Industrial Denatured Ethanol Alternative - Undenatured 94%
94% vol undenatured ethyl alcohol for nonbeverage manufacturing processes like ink production and cleaning solvents, meeting strict non-potable specifications. Classified in 2207.10.60.90 as 'other' undenatured ethyl alcohol ≥80% vol for nonbeverage uses.
High-Proof Extraction Alcohol 88% Vol
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