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C1-C3 Alcohol Fuel Additive from Japan

Methanol/ethanol/isopropanol blend as octane booster and oxygenate for gasoline. HTS 3824.99.9310 covers such C11-lower monohydric alcohol mixtures for chemical industries.

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

• ASTM D4806 blend specs certification required

• Avoid 'gasoline' labeling—declare as additive for 3824

• RVP vapor pressure testing prevents petroleum misclassification