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
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document methanol residue (<100ppm) per REACH; ensure ventilated containers; pitfall: confusion with dimethyl ether (Chapter 29 exclusion)