Ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength

HS code 220720 covers the import and export of denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits, regardless of their strength. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing a versatile and widely-used industrial solvent and fuel additive. Denatured alcohol is an important input for a variety of manufacturing processes and is a key component in the production of many essential goods.

The production of denatured alcohol typically involves the distillation of ethyl alcohol, which is then combined with denaturants such as methyl alcohol, pyridine, or other substances to make it unfit for human consumption. This process renders the alcohol unsuitable for drinking while preserving its chemical properties for industrial applications.

The main inputs required for the production of denatured alcohol include 220710 Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength, which serves as the base material. Producers also require access to denaturants, specialized distillation equipment, and reliable energy sources to power the manufacturing process.

The primary output of HS code 220720 is denatured ethyl alcohol, which is widely used as an industrial solvent, fuel additive, and raw material in the production of various chemicals. The denatured alcohol produced under this code may be consumed by industries covered under 2905 Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, 3814 Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, and 3824 (Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included).