Methanol Dissolved in Water (50%)
50% methanol aqueous solution for chemical reaction medium and cleaning applications. Classifiable HTS 2905.11.20 per chapter note 1(d) as methanol product dissolved in water, maintaining chemical identity as principal component.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If >70% water or cleaning preparation
Aqueous chemical preparations where solvent predominates classified outside pure organic compounds.
If equivalent other alcohol solution
Same concentration rules apply to other monohydric alcohols, but different chemical identity.
If perfumed with essential oils
Aqueous methanol with odoriferous substances for personal use classified as pre-shave/perfume preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Karl Fischer water analysis certificate required; concentration must clearly identify methanol as principal component
• Avoid 'cleaning solution' descriptions; specify 'chemical intermediate' to maintain chapter 29 classification
• Higher water content (>70%) risks reclassification as dilute preparation under chapter 38
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