9817.29.02
Methanol (Methyl alcohol) produced from natural gas aboard a vessel on the high seas or in foreign waters
HTS code 9817.29.02 covers methanol (methyl alcohol) produced on vessels at sea. This code is used for imported methanol created onboard a ship, qualifying for free duty under Chapter 98 provisions for goods returned or produced abroad.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9817.29.02
Chapter 98 covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imported and exported goods. Specifically, 9817.29.02 applies to methanol (methyl alcohol) produced from natural gas aboard a vessel on the high seas or in foreign waters. This code has no further subdivisions, meaning it covers the complete scope of methanol meeting this production criteria. Statistical reporting requirements depend on whether the rate of duty is derived from another provision in the tariff schedule, and if so, the statistical suffix will combine this code with the relevant rate's reporting number.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9817.29.02 is Free for standard trade partners (NTR), meaning no duty is assessed on methanol produced from natural gas aboard a vessel, provided it originates from a country with normal trade relations with the U.S. Special rates, which would apply under eligible FTA or preference programs, are not specified. As there are no subdivisions listed for this code, the duty rates apply directly to methanol produced as described. Units of quantity are not specified, but would likely follow the units used for methanol in the broader tariff schedule.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 46%
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