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Technical Grade Methanol 99.5% from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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