Denatured Ethanol for Industrial Cleaning from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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