Methanol-Denatured Alcohol for Solvent Use from China
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.
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
• Include US Treasury-approved denaturant formula on commercial invoice to prove non-beverage status
• Ship in bulk containers with clear labeling to prevent misclassification as potable spirits