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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If part of organic composite solvent for paint diluents
Composite solvents for specific paint applications classified in 3814, separate from pure Chapter 29 esters.
If gasoline-blended for fuel or cleaning applications
Mixtures with petroleum distillates exceed Chapter 29 purity requirements and enter Chapter 27.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish pure n-butyl acetate from formulated thinners (often 3824) with precise chemical analysis reports
• Comply with DOT hazardous material regulations for bulk flammable liquid shipments
• Include end-use statement if targeted for specific coating applications to aid customs review
Related Products under HTS 2915.33.00.00
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.
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.
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.