n-Butyl Acetate Lacquer Thinner Solvent from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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