Industrial Ethyl Alcohol from Cane Mash from Germany
Undenatured ethyl alcohol from fermented sugar-cane mash distillation, <80% vol., in 5-liter+ containers valued under 69¢/proof liter. HTS 2208.40.60.00 covers this as 'other spirits' from sugar-cane for non-beverage or bulk blending uses. Low proof liter value reflects commodity-grade quality.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use laboratory certification for alcoholic strength at 20°C to match chapter note requirements during entry
• Declare exact container capacities; variances can trigger reclassification to retail subheadings
• Avoid common pitfall of miscalculating proof gallons/liters—use 15.56°C standard per U.S. notes