95% Ethanol for Vinegar Fermentation Base from China
Undenatured 95% ethyl alcohol serving as substrate for acetous vinegar production via fermentation. Nonbeverage purpose under 2207.10.60 as industrial fermentation feedstock exceeding 80% strength.
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
• Reference chapter note on vinegar (4% acetic acid standard) in end-use statements for CBP
• FDA food contact compliance; declare as processing aid, not finished vinegar
• Avoid reclassification to 2209 if acetic acid content inadvertently exceeds fermentation threshold