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Industrial Grade Methanol from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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