Ethanol Cleaning Solvent Mixture from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
65%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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