Denatured Ethanol for Racing Fuel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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