Denatured Ethanol for Industrial Cleaning
Denatured ethyl alcohol with added methanol to render it unfit for beverage use, used in industrial cleaning solvents. Classified under HTS 2207.20.00.90 as denatured spirits of any strength, distinct from undenatured ethyl alcohol over 80% vol. in 2207.10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not denatured or alcoholic strength >=80% vol
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of 80% vol or higher falls under 2207.10, attracting different duty rates per proof liter.
If sold as formulated solvent mixture with >50% denatured alcohol
Prepared chemical preparations or mixtures containing denatured alcohol are classified in Chapter 38 as chemical products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide laboratory certification confirming denaturation agents and alcoholic strength to avoid reclassification as undenatured ethyl alcohol
• Declare proof accurately as duties are assessed per proof liter; test at 15.56°C per US notes
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient denaturant documentation, which can lead to seizure or higher duties
Related Products under HTS 2207.20.00.90
Denatured Grain Alcohol for Cosmetics Manufacturing
High-purity grain-derived ethyl alcohol denatured for use in perfume and cosmetic production. Classified in 2207.20.00.90 as other denatured ethyl alcohol and spirits.
Benzene-Denatured Alcohol for Paint Remover
Ethyl alcohol denatured with benzene for heavy-duty paint stripping applications. Classified 2207.20.00.90 as other denatured ethyl spirits.
Denatured Alcohol for Windshield Washer Fluid
Denatured ethanol component for automotive windshield de-icer fluid. 2207.20.00.90 for bulk denatured alcohol imports.
Completely Denatured Alcohol (CDA-19)
CDA formula 19 (ethanol with methanol/bitters) for general industrial solvents. HTS 2207.20.00.90 other denatured.
Methanol-Denatured Alcohol for Solvent Use
Ethyl alcohol denatured with methanol for use as a paint thinner and solvent in manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2207.20.00.90 for other denatured ethyl alcohol and spirits of any strength.
Isopropanol-Denatured Ethanol for Lab Use
Denatured ethanol with isopropanol additive for laboratory cleaning and disinfection applications. HTS 2207.20.00.90 covers denatured spirits like this of any alcoholic strength.