Denatured Grain Alcohol for Cosmetics Manufacturing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure invoice specifies end-use in cosmetics to support non-beverage classification
• Test and declare alcoholic strength at 20°C as per chapter notes for accurate duty
• Avoid bulk packaging without seals, risking reclassification