Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Acetate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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