Butoxyethyl Acetate from Mexico
Butoxyethyl Acetate is the ester derivative of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, used in inks and lacquers. Under Chapter 29 Note 5, esters of acid-function organic compounds with organic compounds are classified with the compound that occurs last in numerical order. Since the ether-alcohol (2909.43) comes before the acid (2915), the ester is classified under 2909.43.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the ester is derived from ethylene glycol monobutyl ether to ensure classification under 2909.43.00
• Provide a certificate of analysis to customs if requested
• Check if the product requires a WHMIS label for import