N-Propyl Propionate from China
N-propyl propionate is a short-chain ester used in coatings, adhesives, and as a flavor intermediate. HTS 2915.50.50.00 applies to this 'other' propionic acid ester following chapter ester classification rules. Low-odor, medium-evaporating solvent.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Provide evaporation rate data (relative to n-butyl acetate = 1.0) for coatings industry
• Classify as Combustible Liquid for transportation (flash point 68°F)
• Include refractive index specification (1.400-1.402) for quality verification