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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified for windshield washing fluid use
Methanol specifically put up for retail sale as antifreeze or de-icing preparations falls under the principal use subheading.
If blended with >10% other substances for specific formulations
Mixtures containing methanol as a component rather than pure compound are classified as chemical preparations in chapter 38.
If denatured with hydrocarbons for fuel use
Denatured alcohol intended as motor fuel moves to petroleum gases and liquids chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certification (99.9%+) meets industrial specifications to avoid reclassification as lower-grade methanol
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) showing methanol content >99% to confirm classification under 2905.11
• Ensure proper UN-approved packaging for flammable liquids (Class 3) to prevent customs holds
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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.
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.