Denatured Ethanol for Industrial Cleaning from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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