Imported only for use in producing synthetic natural gas (SNG) or for direct use as a fuel
Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Saturated monohydric alcohols: > Methanol (Methyl alcohol): > Imported only for use in producing synthetic natural gas (SNG) or for direct use as a fuel
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2905.11.10.00
Industrial Methanol for SNG Production
High-purity methanol (CH3OH) imported specifically for methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) processes or steam reforming to produce synthetic natural gas (SNG). It falls under HTS 2905.11.10.00 due to its classification as saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol restricted to fuel production uses per chapter notes.
Fuel-Grade Methanol for Power Generation
Denatured methanol formulated for direct combustion in gas turbines or stationary engines producing synthetic natural gas equivalent energy. Classified under 2905.11.10.00 as it's a saturated monohydric alcohol imported solely for fuel applications per HTS restrictions.
Methanol for Gasification Plants
Technical-grade methanol feedstock for integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plants producing SNG from coal or biomass. Meets HTS 2905.11.10.00 as pure acyclic alcohol imported exclusively for synthetic fuel manufacturing.
Denatured Methanol Fuel for Marine Engines
Specially denatured methanol (SD methanol) for auxiliary marine engines in synthetic fuel programs. HTS 2905.11.10.00 applies as saturated acyclic alcohol imported for direct fuel use in SNG-equivalent applications.
High-Purity Methanol for Fuel Cells
99.99% pure methanol for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) generating electricity equivalent to SNG energy content. Classified under HTS 2905.11.10.00 for its fuel application as saturated monohydric alcohol.