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Paint Solvent Denatured Alcohol

Denatured ethanol specifically formulated as fast-evaporating solvent for lacquers and shellacs in woodworking finishes. HTS 2207.20.00 covers all denatured ethyl alcohol preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.9%+17.5%19.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇨🇦Canada1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇩🇪Germany1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇯🇵Japan1.9%+10.0%11.9%

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Alternative Classifications

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3208.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 19.4%

If varnishes containing ≥50% denatured alcohol by weight

Varnishes and lacquers with high solvent content classified under paints/varnishes in Chapter 32

3814.00.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 19.4%

If retail packaged organic solvent preparations

Consumer paint thinners packaged for retail classified separately from bulk solvents

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with EPA VOC regulations; provide flash point and evaporation rate data; hazardous material shipping papers required

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Denatured Ethanol USP Grade

High-purity denatured ethyl alcohol meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, rendered unfit for beverage use by addition of denaturants like methanol. Classified under HTS 2207.20.00 as denatured ethyl alcohol of any strength for industrial, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications.

Industrial Denatured Alcohol SDA 40B

Specially Denatured Alcohol formula 40B with tert-butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate, used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2207.20.00 as government-approved denatured ethyl spirit unfit for human consumption.

Laboratory Denatured Ethanol 95%

95% v/v denatured ethyl alcohol with methanol additive for histological and analytical laboratory procedures. Classified in HTS 2207.20.00 as denatured spirits specifically prepared for non-beverage scientific applications.

Solvent-Grade Denatured Alcohol

Denatured ethanol with isopropyl alcohol additive for paint thinning, cleaning, and industrial solvent applications. HTS 2207.20.00 classification applies to all denatured ethyl spirits regardless of strength.

Ink Manufacturing Denatured Spirit

Denatured ethyl alcohol SDA 3A formula approved for flexographic and gravure ink production. Essential solvent component rendered undrinkable per TTB regulations under HTS 2207.20.00.

Pharmaceutical Denatured Ethanol 200 Proof

200 proof (100% ABV) ethyl alcohol denatured with bitrex for tincture and extract manufacturing in pharmaceuticals. Classified HTS 2207.20.00 as denatured spirits of any strength per chapter notes.