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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 37.5%

If pre-mixed as pharmaceutical preparation

Alcohol as a component in finished human blood antisera or other pharma products shifts to Chapter 30.

3822Lower: 10% vs 37.5%

If for diagnostic or laboratory reagents

Ethanol in reagent kits for lab diagnostics classified as prepared laboratory reagents under 3822.

2207.10.30.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

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