n-Butyl Acetate from Japan
n-Butyl acetate, ester of acetic acid and n-butanol, serves as a key solvent in lacquers, nail polish removers, and flavorings. It is classified in HTS 2915.39.90.00 as an unsaturated 'other' ester of acetic acid, fitting the chapter's scope for acyclic monocarboxylic derivatives. Industrial volumes distinguish it from aromatic or specifically named esters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• Include refractive index specs (1.395-1.397) for authenticity verification; segregate from oxidizers in shipping; common pitfall is undervaluation based on solvent blends