96% Ethanol USP Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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