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Methanol-Denatured Alcohol for Solvent Use from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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