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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.9%+17.5%19.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇨🇦Canada1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇩🇪Germany1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇯🇵Japan1.9%+10.0%11.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 19.4%

If containing fuel additives like octane boosters

Antiknock preparations with denatured alcohol base fall under Chapter 38 as fuel additives.

2208.90.01.00Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If flavored or compounded for non-fuel

Spirituous beverages or liqueurs from denatured bases unintended for fuel use classify in heading 2208.

2710.19.11Higher: 25% vs 19.4%

If for bulk motor fuel but <70% alcohol

Lower alcohol content fuel blends with petroleum are under Chapter 27 petroleum provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include motorsport sanctioning body specs or fuel testing reports

Verify alcoholic strength determination at 20°C per chapter notes

Avoid pitfall: packaging resembling consumer products triggers retail scrutiny

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Fuel-Grade Denatured Bioethanol

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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.

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Fuel Cell Grade Denatured Ethanol

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