Technical Methanol for UPR Resin Production from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.5%
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
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