Methanol for Biodiesel Production from Japan
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.
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
• Declare water content <0.1%; biodiesel methanol requires low moisture for reaction efficiency and proper classification
• Avoid biofuel blend declarations; pure methanol imports must specify chemical feedstock use, not finished fuel
• ASTM D1152 distillation specs required; off-spec material risks chapter 38 chemical mixture classification