Denatured Ethanol Home Heating Fuel from Japan
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.
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
• Label clearly as heating fuel to avoid consumer product regs
• Include flash point and safety data
• Pitfall: small container imports may face EPA pesticide oversight if denaturant questioned