Methanol with 0.1% Stabilizer from Germany
Methanol containing 0.1% polymerization inhibitor stabilizer for safe transport in chemical processing. Properly classified HTS 2905.11.20 per chapter note 1(f) as stabilizer-added acyclic alcohol necessary for preservation, not rendering it suitable for specific use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer as 'necessary for preservation/transport' only; specific-use additives trigger note 1(g) exclusion
• Include formulation disclosing exact stabilizer (e.g
• MEHQ) and concentration to prevent mixture reclassification
• Test for stabilizer leaching; improper additives may cause customs to classify under prepared chemical headings