Butyl Propionate from China
Butyl propionate (CH3CH2COOC4H9) functions as a lacquer solvent and fruit flavoring agent. This 'other' propionic acid ester falls under HTS 2915.50.50.00. Slow-evaporating, low-odor solvent for industrial coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants) content for EPA compliance
• Provide Kauri-butanol value (450-500) for solvent strength verification
• Transportation as Combustible Liquid (flash point 145°F/63°C)