Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate
This is the acetate ester of monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol, used in lacquers and nail polish removers as a coalescing agent. Though an ester, it derives from the ether-alcohol of 2909.43 and is classified here per Chapter 29 ester rules prioritizing later headings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified purely by acetate ester function ignoring ether
Esters of acetic acid could fall under 2915, but Chapter 29 note (A) prioritizes ether-alcohol parent in later heading.
If incorporated into paint/varnish formulations
Products of Chapter 32 for paints supersede Chapter 29 chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm ester linkage doesn't trigger separate 2915 classification; include GC-MS analysis
• Pitfall: retail-packed versions may go to 3814 as prepared solvents
Related Products under HTS 2909.43.00.00
Butyl Cellosolve (2-Butoxyethanol)
Butyl Cellosolve is the monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol, a colorless liquid with a mild odor used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and cleaning formulations. It falls under HTS 2909.43.00.00 as a chemically defined monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate organic compounds.
Butyl Diglyme (Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether)
Butyl Diglyme is the monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol, serving as a high-boiling solvent in inks, dyes, and chemical reactions. Classified under HTS 2909.43.00.00 due to its chemical definition as a monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol within Chapter 29's ether-alcohols.
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol)
Known as Butyl Carbitol, this monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol acts as a solvent in household cleaners and inks. It qualifies under HTS 2909.43.00.00 as a pure ether-alcohol compound per Chapter 29 definitions.
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)Ethanol
This compound is the monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol, a slow-evaporating solvent for industrial coatings and dyes. HTS 2909.43.00.00 covers it explicitly as a chemically defined diethylene glycol monobutyl ether.
Butoxyethyl Acetate
Butoxyethyl Acetate is the ester derivative of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, used in inks and lacquers. Classified in 2909.43.00.00 following Chapter 29 rules for esters of ether-alcohols.
High Purity Butyl Cellosolve Solvent
Laboratory-grade monobutyl ether of ethylene glycol (>99% pure) for chemical synthesis and extractions. Falls under HTS 2909.43.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound without additives.