Denatured Ethanol Fuel Blend E85
Denatured ethyl alcohol blended for use as a biofuel in flex-fuel vehicles, with an alcoholic strength exceeding 80% vol before denaturation. It falls under HTS 2207.20.00.10 as denatured spirits explicitly designated for fuel use, distinguished from potable or industrial solvents.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with >50% petroleum hydrocarbons
Blends exceeding 50% petroleum by weight shift to petroleum oils classification in Chapter 27, not pure denatured alcohol.
If imported as a prepared chemical additive
Denatured ethanol formulated with additives for specific chemical processes falls under mixtures in Chapter 38 rather than base spirits.
If not denatured or for non-fuel use
Undenatured ethyl alcohol ≥80% vol for industrial or beverage purposes uses the general ethyl alcohol heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certification proving fuel end-use to qualify for this subheading; include lab analysis of alcoholic strength at 20°C and denaturation agents
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as non-fuel use leads to higher duties under 2207.10
• Watch proof adjustments for duty calculation
Related Products under HTS 2207.20.00.10
Fuel-Grade Denatured Bioethanol
High-purity bioethanol derived from corn or sugarcane, denatured with gasoline or Bitrex for fuel applications in transportation. Classified in HTS 2207.20.00.10 due to its denaturation and specific designation for fuel combustion, excluding potable or solvent grades.
Denatured Ethanol for Racing Fuel
Specialty denatured ethyl alcohol used in motorsports fuels, with strength ≥80% vol, denatured to prevent beverage misuse. HTS 2207.20.00.10 applies specifically for fuel end-use, separate from performance additives or solvents.
Industrial Fuel Ethanol Denatured
Denatured ethanol formulated for stationary fuel cells and industrial burners, alcoholic strength ≥80% vol. It qualifies under HTS 2207.20.00.10 as denatured spirits for fuel applications, not general industrial cleaning.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ethanol Base
Denatured ethyl alcohol serving as the alcohol component in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, ≥80% vol strength. Classified in HTS 2207.20.00.10 for its fuel-specific denaturation and use.
Denatured Ethanol Home Heating Fuel
Denatured high-strength ethanol for biofuel home heaters and stoves, alcoholic strength by volume ≥80%. HTS 2207.20.00.10 covers this as fuel-use denatured spirits, distinct from lamp oils.
Fuel Cell Grade Denatured Ethanol
Ultra-pure denatured ethanol for hydrogen fuel cell reformers, with ≥80% vol alcohol content. Falls under HTS 2207.20.00.10 as denatured for fuel energy production.