Industrial Grade Methanol
High-purity methanol (CH3OH) used as a solvent in chemical manufacturing and as a feedstock for formaldehyde production. Classified under HTS 2905.11.20 as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol, specifically 'other' methanol not covered by higher purity pharmaceutical grades. 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 blended with ethanol or other alcohols
Mixtures of acyclic alcohols fall under the 'other saturated monohydric alcohols' subheading rather than pure methanol.
If denatured for specific industrial use
Denatured alcohol preparations are excluded from chapter 29 per note 2(k) and classified as chemical preparations.
If gasoline-blended as fuel additive
Methanol in petroleum spirit mixtures for fuel use shifts to chapter 27 light oils heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming methanol purity >99% and absence of denaturants to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact methanol content; impurities exceeding 1% may trigger chapter note exclusions or alternative headings
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous material handling; bulk shipments require proper UN packaging certification
Related Products under HTS 2905.11.20
Methanol AR (Analytical Reagent)
Analytical reagent grade methanol with >99.8% purity for laboratory use in chromatography and spectroscopy. Falls under HTS 2905.11.20 as 'other' methanol, a chemically defined saturated monohydric alcohol per chapter 29 note 1(a). Distinguished from USP/pharmaceutical grades by intended laboratory rather than medicinal application.
Methanol with 0.1% Stabilizer
Methanol containing 0.1% polymerization inhibitor stabilizer for safe transport in chemical processing. Properly classified HTS 2905.11.20 per chapter note 1(f) as stabilizer-added acyclic alcohol necessary for preservation, not rendering it suitable for specific use.
Pharma-Grade Methanol Precursor
High-purity methanol used as reaction solvent/intermediate in pharmaceutical API synthesis. HTS 2905.11.20 as 'other' methanol; chemically defined organic compound per chapter notes, distinguished from USP grade by manufacturing rather than final medicinal use.
Methanol for Biodiesel Production
Technical methanol specifically for transesterification in biodiesel manufacturing from vegetable oils. Classified HTS 2905.11.20 as pure saturated monohydric alcohol; meets chapter 29 purity standards despite dedicated end-use.
Electronic-Grade Methanol
Ultra-high purity methanol (>99.999%) for semiconductor cleaning and electronics manufacturing. HTS 2905.11.20 classification as chemically defined acyclic alcohol; electronic grade distinguished by particle and metal impurity specs, not chemical composition.
Methanol with Anti-Dusting Agent
Methanol containing trace anti-dusting agent for safe powder handling in pesticide manufacturing. Properly classified HTS 2905.11.20 per chapter note 1(g) as identification/safety additive not rendering it suitable for specific use.