Methanol with 0.1% Added Stabilizer from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

Document stabilizer type and concentration (<1%) to qualify under chapter note 2(f) allowance

Specify stabilizer purpose as 'preservation/transport' not performance enhancement

Test for stabilizer rendering product suitable for specific use to avoid chapter 38 reclassification