Ethanol Cleaning Solvent Mixture

A preparation of denatured ethanol (C2 alcohol) for industrial cleaning of machinery parts, mixed with minor stabilizers. Classified under HTS 3824.99.9310 for mixtures of acyclic monohydric unsubstituted alcohols (C11 or lower only), as NES chemical preparations. Excludes petroleum-based solvents.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12Lower: 17% vs 40%

If contains mainly petroleum distillates with minor ethanol

Petroleum oil mixtures (>70%) classify under Chapter 27 as light oils, not pure alcohol preparations.

3824.99Same rate: 40%

If mixed with aromatic or polyhydric alcohols

Presence of substituted, dihydric or aromatic alcohols moves to other acyclic alcohol mixtures in 3824.99.9292.

2905.11.20Higher: 40.5% vs 40%

If imported as pure methanol without admixtures

Single, unmixed acyclic alcohols classify as pure chemicals in Chapter 29, not mixtures of 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide denaturation proof (e.g

>5% additive) to qualify as industrial solvent, avoiding beverage alcohol duties

Declare exact alcohol composition; customs may test for C12+ alcohols triggering different subheadings

Comply with DOT hazardous material shipping rules for flammable alcohol mixtures

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Methanol-Based Foundry Binder

A chemical preparation used as a binder in foundry molds, consisting primarily of methanol (C1 alcohol) mixed with resins for core strength. It falls under HTS 3824.99.9310 as a mixture of acyclic monohydric unsubstituted alcohols containing only C11 or lower alcohols, specifically methanol. This classification applies to such preparations not elsewhere specified in chemical products.

Isopropanol Electronics Defluxer

A high-purity isopropanol (C3 alcohol) based defluxing agent for removing solder flux from circuit boards. It qualifies for HTS 3824.99.9310 as a mixture of only C11 or lower acyclic monohydric unsubstituted alcohols in chemical preparations NES. Used in electronics manufacturing.

Propanol Industrial Ink Remover

n-Propanol (C3) mixture formulated for removing printing inks from presses and rollers. Falls under HTS 3824.99.9310 as NES chemical preparation of acyclic monohydric alcohols C11 or lower only. Non-abrasive, fast-evaporating.

Butanol Paint Thinner Blend

Mixture of n-butanol (C4 alcohol) and trace lower alcohols as viscosity reducer for industrial paints. HTS 3824.99.9310 covers such C11 or lower acyclic monohydric alcohol mixtures NES in chemical industries. Excludes finished paints.

Pentanol Extraction Solvent

Amyl alcohol (C5) based selective solvent for liquid-liquid extraction in chemical processing. Classifies under HTS 3824.99.9310 for mixtures containing only C11 or lower acyclic monohydric unsubstituted alcohols. Used in lab/pharma separations.

Hexanol Fragrance Diluent

1-Hexanol (C6) mixture as odorless diluent for essential oils in perfume manufacturing. HTS 3824.99.9310 applies to such C11-lower acyclic alcohol preparations NES. Fatty alcohol-derived but unsubstituted.