HS Code 2207
High-Strength Ethyl Alcohol and Denatured Spirits
HS code 2207 is for ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured at any strength or undenatured at 80% volume or higher, used in industrial or medical application
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HS Code 2207 — High-Strength Ethyl Alcohol and Denatured Spirits
This category covers undenatured ethyl alcohol with a strength of 80% or higher, and denatured ethyl alcohol of any strength. These are used primarily for industrial purposes, fuel, or as a base for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
What's included
- Industrial ethanol
- Biofuel (E100)
- Denatured methylated spirits
- Neutral spirits for blending
What's excluded
- Liquors and spirits for consumption → use
2208(Beverage alcohol under 80% strength is classified in 2208.)
Common examples
- 95% Undenatured Ethanol
- Denatured Methylated Spirits
- Anhydrous Ethanol for Fuel
Frequently asked questions
Can beverage-grade vodka be under this code?
Only if it is undenatured and at or above 80% alcohol by volume; otherwise, it belongs in 2208.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: Highly variable, often subject to anti-dumping duties
- Documentation: Requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proof of denaturing if applicable.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: United States, Brazil, Netherlands, Pakistan
- Top importers: Canada, Japan, Germany, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Primarily for industrial and fuel-grade alcohol; strength and denaturing status are the critical factors.
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