Ethyl Methyl Oxalate from China

Mixed ester ethyl methyl oxalate (CH3OOC-COO-C2H5) used as specialty solvent and intermediate. Covered by HTS 2917.11.00.00 as oxalic acid ester per chapter classification rules. Bp 165-170°C colorless liquid.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

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

NMR spectrum confirms ester ratio; declare as specific mixed ester not simple mixture

UN1993 flammable liquid; lower flash point (52°C) than symmetrical diesters

Rare compound; provide synthesis route/method confirmation for customs verification