2207.10.60.90 - Other

This HTS category, "Other," under 2207.10.60.90, encompasses undenatured ethyl alcohol with an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher, specifically when intended for non-beverage purposes. This classification serves as a residual category for such alcohol when it does not fall into the more specific subcategories within the "For nonbeverage purposes" grouping. The key defining characteristic is its high alcohol content (80% or more by volume) and its exclusion from direct consumption as a beverage.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 2207.10.60.10 "For fuel use." While both deal with undenatured ethyl alcohol of high alcoholic strength for non-beverage purposes, the "For fuel use" designation is more specific. This "Other" category captures all other non-beverage applications not explicitly defined as fuel. Examples include industrial solvents, chemical intermediates, disinfectants, or laboratory reagents, provided they meet the alcohol strength requirement and are not intended for consumption.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS system, there are no further subcategories. The classification is finalized at this point based on the alcohol's strength, its undenatured state, and its intended use falling outside of beverage consumption and not specifically for fuel. Importers and exporters should carefully consider the primary intended use of the alcohol to ensure accurate classification, consulting regulatory guidelines or customs authorities if ambiguity arises regarding specific applications.