Fuel-Grade Denatured Bioethanol from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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