Technical Methanol for UPR Resin Production from China
Technical methanol used in synthesizing unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) for marine and construction composites. HTS 2905.11.20.10 covers its import for resin production as a pure saturated acyclic alcohol per Chapter 29. Purity around 99.9% for esterification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Attach manufacturing process outlines showing methanol's role in UPR synthesis for customs
• Comply with IMDG Code for ocean shipments of this flammable liquid
• Avoid reclassification by prohibiting retail packaging; use industrial bulk only