Butyl Lactate from China
Butyl lactate, the butyl ester of lactic acid, falls under HTS 2918.11.51.00 as an 'other' lactic acid ester. Industrial solvent for lacquers, inks, and coatings with low toxicity profile and pleasant odor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare VOC content and exemption status under EPA regulations for coating manufacturers
• Provide flash point data (62°C) and shipping classification (non-hazardous liquid)