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2905.11.20.15 - For use in wastewater treatment 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantityliters
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)5.5%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty46%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 2905.11.20.15, specifically designates methanol (methyl alcohol) when it is intended for use in wastewater treatment applications. This classification hinges on the intended application of the methanol, distinguishing it from other uses of the same chemical.

While the broader category covers saturated monohydric alcohols, including methanol, this specific sub-classification is distinct from its siblings. For instance, HTS code 2905.11.20.10 covers methanol imported for chemical production purposes, such as the manufacture of aldehydes, plastics, olefins, and resins. In contrast, this entry focuses solely on methanol utilized within the processes and treatments of wastewater. The sibling category 2905.11.20.85 serves as a residual category for any other applications of methanol not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive based on the stated end-use in wastewater treatment. Importers must be prepared to provide documentation or evidence demonstrating the intended application to support this specific tariff classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2905.11.20.15?
HTS code 2905.11.20.15 covers For use in wastewater treatment under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 29: Organic chemicals.
›What products are classified under 2905.11.20.15?
This classification covers For use in wastewater treatment. It is a subcategory of Other (2905.11.20).
›What is the import duty rate for 2905.11.20.15?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2905.11.20.15 is 5.5%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 46%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2905.11.20.15?
Imports under HTS 2905.11.20.15 are measured in liters.
›Are there special tariff programs for 2905.11.20.15?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 12 more programs.
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