1-Methoxy-2-propanol Acetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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 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