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n-Butyl Benzoate

n-Butyl benzoate is the n-butyl ester of benzoic acid under HTS 2916.31.50.00 'other' esters. Employed as solvent in lacquers and plasticizer in coatings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3208.10Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If in paint/varnish formulations

Paints containing the ester classify by end-use in Chapter 32.

3814.00Lower: 16% vs 31.5%

If organic coating additives

Prepared coating additives move to Chapter 38.

2915.60Lower: 12.1% vs 31.5%

If classified as saturated ester

Chain length/structure interpretation could affect classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Report flash point (101°C) and viscosity for proper hazmat shipping

• Include evaporation rate data compared to butyl acetate standard

• Provide solubility parameters for coatings formulation verification

Related Products under HTS 2916.31.50.00

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a chemically defined aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative classified under HTS 2916.31.50.00 as 'other' benzoic acid salts. It is widely used as a preservative in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals due to its antimicrobial properties.

Methyl Benzoate

Methyl benzoate is the methyl ester of benzoic acid, falling under 'other' benzoic acid esters in HTS 2916.31.50.00. This aromatic compound serves as a fragrance in perfumes and flavoring agent with a strong fruity odor.

Potassium Benzoate

Potassium benzoate, the potassium salt of benzoic acid, qualifies as an 'other' benzoic acid salt under HTS 2916.31.50.00. Commonly used as a food preservative alternative to sodium benzoate in low-sodium formulations.

Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl benzoate is the benzyl ester of benzoic acid, classified under 'other' benzoic acid esters in HTS 2916.31.50.00. Used in pharmaceuticals as scabicide treatment and in perfumery as solvent.

Calcium Benzoate

Calcium benzoate, the calcium salt of benzoic acid, falls under HTS 2916.31.50.00 as 'other' benzoic salts. Utilized as antimicrobial agent in food products and mold inhibitor in agriculture.

Ethyl Benzoate

Ethyl benzoate, the ethyl ester of benzoic acid, is classified under 'other' benzoic acid esters HTS 2916.31.50.00. Used as flavoring agent and in organic synthesis.