Industrial Fuel Ethanol Denatured from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

11.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document intended use in industrial fuel systems with buyer contracts

Use TTB-approved denaturants

Pitfall: end-use ambiguity may lead to solvent classification and excise taxes