Isobutyl Acetate Printing Ink Solvent from Germany
This high-purity isobutyl acetate is optimized for flexographic printing inks due to its low odor and rapid drying. HTS 2915.39.70.00 covers it as an 'other' ester of acetic acid, distinct from Chapter exclusions for prepared inks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for VOC content per EPA regs; declare as pure chemical not ink to avoid higher Chapter 32 duties; secure hazmat shipping endorsements