Industrial Ethyl Acetate for Printing Inks

This ethyl acetate is formulated for flexographic printing inks, providing rapid drying under HTS 2915.31.00.00 as a pure acetic acid ester. Its volatility suits high-speed presses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215.11Lower: 11.8% vs 38.7%

If pre-formulated into printing ink pastes for retail

Retail printing inks with ester solvents are classified by ink type in Chapter 32.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If used in anti-knock fuel additive preparations

Fuel additive composites shift to Chapter 38, excluding pure solvents.

2905.22.50Higher: 39.8% vs 38.7%

If acyclic alcohol blend without predominant ester function

Alcohol mixtures take precedence over esters per numerical order in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify <0.1% water content for ink stability; Bulk tanker imports need EPA pre-notification

Pitfall: Contamination claims from poor drum lining

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