AR Grade Methanol for Laboratory Analysis

Analytical reagent (AR) grade methanol with 99.8% minimum purity for laboratory use in chromatography and spectroscopy. Classified under HTS 2905.11.20.85 as pure methanol meeting chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds, not put up for retail solvent preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.11.20Same rate: 40.5%

If specifically for synthetic organic chemical manufacture

Methanol designated for chemical synthesis feedstock has dedicated statistical breakout.

3822Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If contains diagnostic reagents or indicators

Lab reagents with added diagnostic substances are classified as diagnostic preparations.

9802.00.80Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If personal effects import by travelers

Small quantities in accompanied baggage may qualify for duty-free personal use entry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lot analysis certificates confirming AR grade specifications to support laboratory chemical classification

Label containers clearly as 'Laboratory Reagent' to distinguish from industrial or consumer methanol grades

Check for stabilizer content; added stabilizers must be necessary for preservation per chapter note 2(f)

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Industrial Grade Methanol 99.9% Purity

High-purity methanol used primarily as a solvent in chemical manufacturing and as a feedstock for formaldehyde production. This saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol falls under HTS 2905.11.20.85 as 'other' methanol not specifically provided for elsewhere in the subheading. It meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Methanol Pharmaceutical Grade USP/NF

USP/NF grade methanol meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for extraction solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This pure saturated monohydric alcohol qualifies under HTS 2905.11.20.85 as 'other' methanol, adhering to chapter 29's chemically defined compound requirements.

Methanol with 0.1% Added Stabilizer

Technical grade methanol containing 0.1% stabilizer for safe transport and storage, used in paint and coating industries. Falls under HTS 2905.11.20.85 per chapter note 2(f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation without changing essential character.

Methanol ACS Reagent Grade

American Chemical Society (ACS) reagent grade methanol for precise analytical procedures requiring minimum impurities. Pure saturated acyclic alcohol classified in HTS 2905.11.20.85 as chemically defined organic compound per chapter 29 note 1(a).

Methanol 99.5% Technical Grade

Technical grade methanol (99.5% purity) for general solvent applications in resins and adhesives production. Meets HTS 2905.11.20.85 criteria as other pure methanol, distinguished from higher purity grades or preparations.

Methanol with Denatonium Benzoate Tracer

Methanol containing trace denatonium benzoate (bittering agent) for safety identification per chapter note 2(g). Used in industrial applications where accidental ingestion prevention required. Remains classified HTS 2905.11.20.85 as addition doesn't render suitable for specific use.