Technical Grade Methanol 99.5% from China
Technical grade methanol (99.5% purity) used in paint thinners, windshield washer fluid, and adhesive manufacturing. HTS 2905.11.20 classification as 'other' saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol; chemically defined per chapter 29 with allowable impurities not affecting principal characteristics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit gas chromatography (GC) analysis showing methanol ≥99.5% to distinguish from lower-grade mixtures
• Bulk imports >1000L require IMDG/49CFR hazardous material declarations with proper flash point documentation