HTS 9901.00.50
Ethyl alcohol (provided for in subheadings 2207.10.60 and 2207.20) or any mixture containing such ethyl alcohol (provided for in heading 2710 or 3824) if such ethyl alcohol or mixture is to be used as a fuel or in producing a mixture of gasoline and alcohol, a mixture of a special fuel and alcohol, or any other mixture to be used as fuel (including motor fuel provided for in subheading 2710.12.15, 2710.19.16, 2710.19.24 or 2710.20.15), or is suitable for any such uses
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 9901.00.50 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 14.27¢/ liter
- General (MFN) rate
- No change (A…
- Special / FTA rate
- 14.27¢/ liter
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- -
- Classification
The verdict
At -1%, HTS 9901.00.50's general duty rate is among the lowest-taxed imports in the US tariff schedule, higher than 0% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 14.27¢/ liter
- General (MFN) rate
- 0th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
About HTS 9901.00.50
HTS code 9901.00.50 classifies imports of: Ethyl alcohol (provided for in subheadings 2207.10.60 and 2207.20) or any mixture containing such ethyl alcohol (provided for in heading 2710 or 3824) if such ethyl alcohol or mixture is to be used as a fuel or in producing a mixture of gasoline and alcohol, a mixture of a special fuel and alcohol, or any other mixture to be used as fuel (including motor fuel provided for in subheading 2710.12.15, 2710.19.16, 2710.19.24 or 2710.20.15), or is suitable for any such uses. This line sits within Chapter 99, Section XXII (Special Classification Provisions), and is catalogued as a heading in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. A footnote applies to this classification: See chapter 99 statistical note 1. See subchapter I, U.S. note 1.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 9901.00.50 is 14.27¢/ liter, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "No change (A) Free (CA,IL, MX) See U.S. note 3 to this sub- chapter (E) See U.S. note 3(e) (CO,PE)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 14.27¢/ liter applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See chapter 99 statistical note 1. See subchapter I, U.S. note 1. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 9901.00.50
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 14.27¢/ liter | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | No change (A) Free (CA,IL, MX) See U.S. note 3 to this sub- chapter (E) See U.S. note 3(e) (CO,PE) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 14.27¢/ liter | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Chapter
- 99
- Classification
- Heading
- Footnotes
- See chapter 99 statistical note 1. See subchapter I, U.S. note 1.
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 9901.00.50 classifies under Chapter 99, Section XXII (Special Classification Provisions). The general duty rate of 14.27¢/ liter applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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