Wood Naphtha (Dry Distillation) from Japan
Wood naphtha is a crude alcohol mixture from dry distillation of hardwoods like oak or maple, containing methanol and acetic acid. It qualifies for HTS 3807.00.00.00 as specifically named wood naphtha from wood carbonization processes. Used in solvent applications and historical pyroligneous products.
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
• Declare alcohol content accurately for ATF oversight; use UN-approved containers for flammable liquids; provide distillation process documentation