Methyl Acetate from China
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 — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document methanol residue (<100ppm) per REACH; ensure ventilated containers; pitfall: confusion with dimethyl ether (Chapter 29 exclusion)