Maritime Green Methanol (High Seas Production) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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