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High-Purity Methanol for Fuel Cells from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

• Specify fuel cell grade (AA grade) in import documentation with impurity specs

• Partner with fuel cell OEMs for bonded warehouse delivery verification

• Prevent contamination during transit; even trace impurities affect cell performance

High-Purity Methanol for Fuel Cells from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.11.10.00