1-Methoxy-2-propanol Acetate from China

1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate functions as an active solvent in nail lacquers and industrial coatings with aromatic ether characteristics. Falls under HTS 2909.49.10.00 per additional U.S. note 3 listing for regulated ether-alcohols.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm acetate ester doesn't trigger ester classification rules dominance

Provide flash point data (58°C) for proper hazmat declaration

Ensure no added colorants that change from general chemical use