n-Butyl Benzoate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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