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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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