Formaldehyde 40% Stabilized Solution (Methanol Stabilized)
40% formaldehyde solution stabilized with methanol to prevent polymerization, used in resins and adhesives production. HTS 2912.11.00.00 applies as stabilizer permitted under Chapter 29 note (f) for preservation/transport without changing product identity.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.8% | +35.0% | 37.8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If >50% methanol content dominates
Mixtures where alcohol becomes principal component classify with alcohol under later Chapter 29 heading.
If pre-reaction mixtures for organic composites
Formaldehyde-methanol mixtures ready for resin production may classify as organic composite solvents under 3814.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document stabilizer type/concentration (<15% methanol typical); must prove necessary for preservation per note (f)
• Methanol content declaration prevents misclassification as Chapter 29 alcohol mixtures
• Bulk imports require tank certification; avoid retail packaging that might trigger Chapter 38
Related Products under HTS 2912.11.00.00
Methanal (Formaldehyde) 37% Aqueous Solution
A 37% aqueous solution of methanal, commonly known as formalin, used as a disinfectant, preservative, and in chemical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as it is a chemically defined acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) and (d) for products dissolved in water.
Formaldehyde USP Grade 10% Solution
Pharmaceutical-grade 10% formaldehyde solution meeting USP standards for tissue fixation and embalming. Falls under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as a chemically defined methanal solution in water without other oxygen functions, per Chapter 29 notes (a) and (d).
Anhydrous Formaldehyde Gas Cylinders
High-purity anhydrous methanal in pressurized cylinders for industrial chemical synthesis. Classified as pure methanal under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde per Chapter 29 note (a).
Formalin Tissue Fixative Solution
Buffered 10% formalin solution specifically formulated for histological tissue preservation in medical labs. Remains under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as chemically defined methanal solution; buffers don't constitute other oxygen functions per chapter notes.
Industrial Formaldehyde 50% Solution
High-concentration 50% aqueous formaldehyde for urea-formaldehyde resin manufacturing. Classifies under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as methanal solution per Chapter 29 note (d); concentration doesn't affect acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function status.
Formaldehyde for Urea Resin Synthesis
Pharmaceutical/purity grade formaldehyde specifically for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis. HTS 2912.11.00.00 as pure chemically defined compound; intended use doesn't affect classification per GRI rules.