Industrial Ethyl Acetate for Printing Inks from Japan
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.
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
• Certify <0.1% water content for ink stability; Bulk tanker imports need EPA pre-notification
• Pitfall: Contamination claims from poor drum lining