Fuel Ethanol Denaturant Bitrex Blend from Japan
Denatured fuel ethanol containing Bitrex (denatonium benzoate) imported from Panama for gasoline blending. Bitrex concentration ensures compliance with ATF fuel alcohol regulations. Enters duty-free under HTS 9822.09.24 Panama provisions.
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
• Test for minimum 10 ppm Bitrex concentration per ATF regulations
• Provide denaturant addition certificates from Panama production facility
• Segregate from other denaturants (methanol/isopropanol) to maintain classification consistency