Methyl Acetate from Canada

Methyl acetate, the simplest acetic acid ester with methanol, acts as an eco-friendly solvent in paints and perfumes. HTS 2915.39.90.00 covers it as 'other' saturated acyclic ester, aligning with chapter notes allowing methanol-derived esters absent specific exclusions. Its volatility suits low-VOC applications.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

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

Document methanol residue (<100ppm) per REACH; ensure ventilated containers; pitfall: confusion with dimethyl ether (Chapter 29 exclusion)

Methyl Acetate from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.39.90.00