sec-Butyl Acetate from Japan
sec-Butyl acetate is a branched-chain ester of acetic acid used in solvent blends for automotive coatings. Classified under HTS 2915.39.90.00 as 'other' ester, its saturated acyclic nature fits perfectly without matching enumerated types. Provides faster evaporation than n-butyl analog.
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
• Specify optical rotation for chirality if enantiopure; Class IC flammable labeling required; avoid bulk mixing declarations