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U.S. imports of denatured ethyl alcohol & other denatured spirits of any strength (HS 220720) totaled $695K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Denatured Ethyl Alcohol & Other Denatured Spirits of Any Strength paid $65K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $544K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Denatured Ethyl Alcohol & Other Denatured Spirits of Any Strength imports of $695K in April 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $450K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEthyl alcohol rendered unfit for beverage consumption through the addition of denaturants — covering both fuel-grade and general industrial applications — is classified here regardless of alcohol concentration. The heading splits into fuel-use denatured alcohol (2207200010) and all other denatured spirits (2207200090). Canada leads supply, consistent with integrated North American industrial chemical and fuel markets, with Brazil and Mexico also significant. Because denaturation renders the product non-potable, TTB's beverage-permit requirements do not apply, but EPA oversight is relevant for fuel-use product, and importers should confirm that the denaturant formula meets TTB's approved denaturant specifications to maintain the product's denatured status under US regulations.
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TTB publishes approved denaturant formulas that define what substances and concentrations qualify a product as 'denatured' for regulatory and tariff purposes. Imported denatured alcohol must use a TTB-approved denaturant formula; products denatured with non-approved substances may be reclassified as undenatured ethyl alcohol, triggering different duty treatment and TTB permit requirements. Importers should obtain the foreign producer's denaturant formula and verify its compliance with TTB's approved list before shipment.
Fuel-use denatured ethanol may interact with EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard program, which governs the blending of renewable fuels into the US fuel supply. Importers intending to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) for fuel-grade ethanol must register with EPA as a foreign ethanol producer or work through a registered domestic importer. Compliance obligations depend on the intended downstream use and whether RIN generation is sought.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $154K | $151.5M | +$151.3M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $38.8M | +$38.8M |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | $27.2M | +$27.2M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $18.0M | +$18.0M |
| PERU | -- | $12.5M | +$12.5M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2207200090 | ETHYL ALCOHOL AND OTHER SPIRITS, DENATURED, NESOI | $684K | 11.89% | $63K |
| 2207200010 | ETHYL ALCOHOL & OTH SPIRITS DENATURED FOR FUEL USE | $11K | 11.90% | $1K |
ETHYL ALCOHOL AND OTHER SPIRITS, DENATURED, NESOI
ETHYL ALCOHOL & OTH SPIRITS DENATURED FOR FUEL USE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2207200010 | ETHYL ALCOHOL & OTH SPIRITS DENATURED FOR FUEL USE | $269.3M |
| 2207200090 | ETHYL ALCOHOL AND OTHER SPIRITS, DENATURED, NESOI | $10.8M |
ETHYL ALCOHOL & OTH SPIRITS DENATURED FOR FUEL USE
428.5M l
ETHYL ALCOHOL AND OTHER SPIRITS, DENATURED, NESOI
17.7M l
BEER MADE FROM MALT
HS 220300
WINE, FR GRAPE NESOI & GR MUST W ALC, NOV 2 LITERS
HS 220421
CORDIALS, LIQUEURS, KIRSCHWASSER, RATAFIA, ETC.
HS 220890
SPARKLING WINE OF FRESH GRAPES
HS 220410
WATERS, INCL MINERAL & AERATED, SWEETND OR FLAVORD
HS 220210
NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NESOI
HS 220299
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $3K | $78.9M | +$78.9M |
| Iowa | -- | $53.2M | +$53.2M |
| South Dakota | -- | $29.2M | +$29.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $21K | $79.6M | +$79.6M |
| TEXAS CITY, TX | -- | $51.8M | +$51.8M |
| GALVESTON, TX | -- | $41.8M | +$41.8M |