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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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