Offshore Methanol for Marine Bunkering from China
Methanol specifically produced from natural gas on FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) vessels in international waters for ship bunkering operations. Classifies under 9817.29.02 due to production location aboard vessels beyond territorial limits. Meets IMO low-sulfur fuel standards for ocean-going vessels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include production manifest showing natural gas feedstock conversion ratios and vessel coordinates outside 12-nautical-mile limit
• Declare exact production vessel name and MMSI number for traceability