Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm ester linkage doesn't trigger separate 2915 classification; include GC-MS analysis
• Pitfall: retail-packed versions may go to 3814 as prepared solvents