Methanol for Gasification Plants from Germany
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.
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
• Coordinate with gasification facility operators for joint end-use certification submission
• Test incoming shipments for water content (<0.1%) critical for gasification efficiency
• Beware of tariff inversion if methanol purity drops below 99%, potentially requiring different HTS