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Methanol for Biodiesel Production from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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