n-Propyl Acetate Lacquer Thinner Component from China
n-Propyl acetate pure compound used in nitrocellulose lacquer thinners for wood finishing, classified under HTS 2915.39.4510 due to its odoriferous nature. Provides rapid drying and blush resistance in automotive refinish and furniture coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
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
• Certify low water content (<0.5%) to prevent lacquer blushing issues
• Classify properly as pure chemical vs mixture to avoid duty miscalculation
• Comply with DOT hazardous material regulations for flammable liquid shipping