Panama Fuel-Grade Ethanol 99% ABV from Japan
Undenatured ethyl alcohol produced in Panama with 99% alcohol by volume, specifically distilled for use as a biofuel additive in gasoline blends. This high-purity ethanol meets the requirements of HTS 9822.09.22 as it qualifies under general note 35 for Panama-origin goods intended for fuel use or mixture with gasoline. It provides clean-burning renewable energy for vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain Panama certificate of origin confirming general note 35 eligibility and 80%+ ABV content
• Provide end-use certificate proving fuel application or suitability for gasoline/special fuel mixtures
• Avoid misclassification as beverage alcohol (2208) by clearly documenting industrial fuel purpose