Methanol for Gasification Plants from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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