Methanol with 0.1% Added Stabilizer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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