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Methanol Transport Stabilized Solution from Japan

Methanol in non-aqueous solvent with transport stabilizer per chapter note 1(e), used in polymer manufacturing. HTS 2905.11.20 classification maintained as safety/transport preparation not suitable for specific 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

• Specify solvent (e.g

• toluene) and stabilizer serve only safety/transport per note 1(e); end-use functionality disqualifies

• Flash point test results required; stabilized solutions must demonstrate safety improvement over pure methanol