2207.10.60 - For nonbeverage purposes

This HTS category, 2207.10.60, encompasses undenatured ethyl alcohol that has an alcoholic strength of 80 percent by volume or higher, specifically when intended for non-beverage purposes. This means the alcohol is not meant for consumption as a drink but rather for industrial, scientific, medical, or fuel applications.

Crucially, this subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2207.10.30.00, which is exclusively designated for alcohol intended for beverage production. The defining characteristic for classification here is the *intended use* of the undenatured ethyl alcohol.

The subcategories within 2207.10.60 further refine the classification based on specific non-beverage applications. 2207.10.60.10 is reserved for undenatured ethyl alcohol intended for fuel use, such as in biofuels or as an additive. The residual category, 2207.10.60.90, covers all other non-beverage applications not specifically identified as fuel use, including its use as a solvent, in chemical synthesis, or for medical and laboratory purposes.