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High-Purity Methanol for Fuel Cells from Germany

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 — 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

• 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