tert-Butyl Acetate from Japan

tert-Butyl acetate, a sterically hindered acetic ester, serves as VOC-exempt solvent in compliant paints. HTS 2915.39.90.00 includes it as 'other' due to its acyclic saturated structure per chapter definitions. Exempt status drives demand in low-emission formulations.

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)

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Import Tips

• EPA exemption letter aids customs; test for peroxide formation stability; declare as non-ozone depleting