Butyl Chloroacetate from Germany
Butyl ester of monochloroacetic acid employed in plasticizer synthesis and coatings. Classified in HTS 2915.40.1000 as the ester aligns with the latest numerical order acid per chapter notes. Qualifies as halogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic derivative.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Refractive index test for ester purity; flammable liquid UN 1992
• Pitfall: longer chain misread as Chapter 29 alcohol ester priority