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Methanol Dissolved in Water (50%) from Germany

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.

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

• 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