Denatured Ethanol for Industrial Cleaning from Japan
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 — 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
• 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