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Methyl Acetate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

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

Methyl Acetate from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.39.90.00