2905.11.20.15 - For use in wastewater treatment

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.