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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If undenatured and ≥80% vol for non-fuel
Pure high-strength ethyl alcohol without denaturation goes to undenatured provisions, often for chemical synthesis.
If containing biodiesel additives
Biodiesel-infused denatured alcohol mixtures are classified as biodiesel preparations under Chapter 38.
If further purified as methanol intermediate
Refined denatured products resembling methanol derivatives shift to organic chemicals in Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit EPA or fuel standard certifications (e.g
• ASTM D4806) confirming fuel suitability
• Ensure denaturation formula complies with U.S. regulations (27 CFR 21)
• Pitfall: lacking end-use declaration risks reclassification to industrial solvents
Related Products under HTS 2207.20.00.10
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.
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.