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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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