Butyl Butyrate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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