n-Butyl Acetate 99% Pure Industrial Grade from Japan
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.
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
• 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