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Butyl Butyrate

Butyl butyrate (butyl butanoate) is the butyl ester of butanoic acid, falling under 'other' esters in HTS 2915.60.50.00. Widely used in fruit flavorings and solvents.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.1%+37.5%39.6%
🇲🇽Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇨🇦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.60.10.00Higher: 43% vs 39.6%

If specifically enumerated like simple butyl butyrate

Specific chemical subheadings precede 'other' in same heading.

3814.00.50Higher: 43.5% vs 39.6%

If used as organic composite solvent

Solvent mixtures for specific uses classified as organic composites in 3814.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CAS 109-21-7 verification; distinguish from acetate esters in adjacent headings

• Flammable UN 1128 Class 3; volatility requires vapor pressure declaration

• Esters follow parent acid classification per Note esters rule; purity >98% typically required