n-Butyl Acetate 99% Pure Industrial Grade

A colorless liquid ester of acetic acid and n-butanol, classified under HTS 2915.33.00.00 as n-butyl acetate, used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives. Its chemical structure as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester places it definitively in this heading per Chapter 29 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If blended with >2% other solvents or additives for specific industrial use

Mixtures of organic solvents not purely n-butyl acetate fall under prepared chemical mixtures in Chapter 38 rather than pure compounds of Chapter 29.

3208.10.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If imported specifically as a solvent in paint or varnish formulations

Solvents incorporated into paint/varnish preparations are classified with the finished paint product under Chapter 32 per note exclusions.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 40.5%

If contains organic additives functioning as paint/ink additives

Organic composite solvents with additive functions are classified in heading 3814, not as pure esters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming 99% purity and n-butyl acetate composition to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38

Ensure UN-approved packaging for flammable liquids (Class 3) with proper Hazard Class 3 labeling and SDS documentation

Verify CAS number 123-86-4 on all shipping documents to match HTS specificity and prevent customs holds

Related Products under HTS 2915.33.00.00

USP Grade n-Butyl Acetate Pharmaceutical Solvent

High-purity n-butyl acetate meeting USP standards for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing and extraction processes. Classified under HTS 2915.33.00.00 as the pure chemical compound, distinct from formulated products.

n-Butyl Acetate Lacquer Thinner Solvent

Pure n-butyl acetate used as the primary solvent in lacquer thinning applications for automotive and furniture finishing. HTS 2915.33.00.00 classification applies to the pure ester, not formulated thinners.

Technical Grade n-Butyl Acetate 85-95% Purity

Industrial technical grade n-butyl acetate with 85-95% purity for cost-sensitive solvent applications in cleaning compounds and thinners. Still classified under HTS 2915.33.00.00 as it meets Chapter 29 definition of separate chemically defined organic compounds.

n-Butyl Acetate Stabilized with MEHQ Inhibitor

n-Butyl acetate with polymerization inhibitor (MEHQ) added for safe storage and transport, permitted under Chapter 29 note (f) for stabilizers necessary for preservation. Pure ester base compound maintains HTS 2915.33.00.00 classification.

Reagent Grade n-Butyl Acetate ACS Certified

ACS reagent grade n-butyl acetate (>99.5% purity) for analytical chemistry and laboratory applications. Classified as pure chemical compound under HTS 2915.33.00.00, separate from laboratory reagent mixtures.

n-Butyl Acetate Bulk Tanker Grade

High-volume bulk n-butyl acetate shipped by tanker for large-scale industrial solvent applications. HTS 2915.33.00.00 applies to pure chemical imports regardless of quantity or packaging.