Ethyl Acetate (Technical Grade) from China
Technical grade ethyl acetate, ester of acetic acid and ethanol, is used in glues, inks, and extractions despite chapter note on ethyl esters following acids. It falls under HTS 2915.39.90.00 as 'other' due to its general use and lack of specific prior classification. Purity typically 99%+ distinguishes it for chemical trade.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify ethanol content <0.5% to avoid alcohol headings; use IBC totes for bulk import; beware reclassification if stabilizer content >1%