Isopropyl Acetate from China
Isopropyl acetate is the ester formed from acetic acid and isopropanol, widely used as a solvent in coatings, inks, and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2915.39.90.00 as an 'other' acetic acid ester, it qualifies due to its saturated acyclic structure and lack of specific enumeration in prior subheadings. This covers industrial-grade solvents not listed as vinyl or allyl acetates.
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
• Provide flash point data (<12°C) for proper hazmat declaration; label with GHS pictograms per OSHA; watch for misdeclaration as ethyl acetate which has different rates