Industrial Grade Methanol for Resin Production from China

High-purity methanol (CH3OH) imported specifically for use in the chemical production of formaldehyde-based resins like urea-formaldehyde and phenolic resins. This saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol falls under HTS 2905.11.20.10 due to its designated end-use in resin manufacturing, distinguishing it from other methanol grades. It meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds used in industrial synthesis.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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

Provide end-use certification documentation proving import for chemical production (e.g

resin synthesis) to qualify for this specific subheading and avoid reclassification

Ensure purity specs meet industrial standards (>99.8%) and include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous material handling compliance

Industrial Grade Methanol for Resin Production from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.11.20.10