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Maritime Green Methanol (High Seas Production) from China

Low-carbon methanol produced from natural gas with carbon capture aboard vessels on the high seas, qualifying under 9817.29.02 maritime production provisions. Meets emerging green shipping fuel standards while leveraging special tariff treatment for offshore manufacture.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Carbon capture verification may be required alongside high seas production proof

• Lifecycle emissions documentation increasingly requested for green claims

• Maintain separation from land-based green methanol supply chains

Maritime Green Methanol (High Seas Production) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9817.29.02