Marine Engine Denatured Ethanol from China
Denatured ethyl alcohol blended for marine biofuel engines, strength ≥80% vol. HTS 2207.20.00.10 designates it for fuel use in propulsion systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Comply with USCG biofuel standards; provide blend ratios
• Bulk shipments need stability tests
• Pitfall: antifreeze additives may trigger 3820 classification