Marine Engine Denatured Ethanol from Japan
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 — 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
• Comply with USCG biofuel standards; provide blend ratios
• Bulk shipments need stability tests
• Pitfall: antifreeze additives may trigger 3820 classification