Floating Methanol Plant Export-Grade Product from Japan
Export specification methanol (99.85% purity) produced from natural gas on floating methanol production units (FMPUs) operating in foreign offshore waters. Specifically covered by HTS 9817.29.02 due to unique maritime production method. Used in global petrochemical supply chains.
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
• Export certificate from producing flag state verifying high seas operation required
• Purity documentation prevents reclassification as industrial mixtures
• Quarterly production reports may be requested for statistical reporting