Industrial Methanol for Wastewater Treatment from Japan
High-purity methanol classified under HTS 2905.11.20.15 specifically for use in wastewater treatment processes such as chemical precipitation and biological treatment enhancement. This saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds used in industrial applications. Its classification reflects its designated end-use in municipal and industrial water purification systems.
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
• Obtain end-use certification from EPA or wastewater authority proving designated use; declare exact purity levels to avoid reclassification; ensure proper UN-approved packaging for flammable liquid transport