Denatured Fuel Ethanol 200 Proof from Japan
200 proof (100% ABV) denatured ethyl alcohol produced in Panama for direct use in gasoline blending or as E10/E15 fuel components. Imported specifically under preferential tariff 9822.09.24 for Panama-origin fuel-grade ethanol. Meets renewable fuel standard (RFS) requirements for biofuel production.
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
• Provide RIN (Renewable Identification Number) generation documentation if claiming biofuel credits
• Test for water content (<1%) and impurities per fuel specs; common rejection reason is failing denaturant concentration requirements
• Maintain 5-year records proving fuel use to validate preferential tariff claim under general note 35