Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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