Product classification
HS code for n-Butyl acetate: 2915.33
Acids, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, n-butyl acetate.
Classification of n-Butyl acetate under HS 2915.33
n-Butyl acetate is classified under HS code 2915.33, which falls within the category of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives. Specifically, it is an ester of acetic acid. The classification is based on the chemical structure of the molecule, which consists of a butyl group attached to an acetate group. In the Harmonized System, Chapter 29 covers organic chemicals, and heading 2915 is dedicated to acids like acetic acid and their esters. Subheading 2915.33 is a specific provision for n-butyl acetate due to its high volume of international trade and its importance as an industrial solvent. To qualify for this code, the product must be a chemically defined compound. If the product is a mixture of various acetates or contains significant additives for specific end-uses, it might be classified elsewhere, but pure n-butyl acetate used in coatings, lacquers, and the pharmaceutical industry remains strictly under this code.
- Covers
- Normal butyl acetate (n-Butyl acetate)
- Butyl ethanoate
- High-purity n-butyl acetate for laboratory use
- Industrial grade n-butyl acetate solvent
- Also under 2915.33
- BASF n-Butyl Acetate
- Eastman n-Butyl Acetate
- Celanese n-Butyl Acetate
- INEOS n-Butyl Acetate
Codes often confused with 2915.33
Common mistake. This product is often confused with HS code 2915.31 (ethyl acetate) or 2915.32 (vinyl acetate) due to their similar names and chemical families. It may also be misclassified under 2915.39, which is the residual category for "other" esters of acetic acid. Importers must ensure the specific butyl isomer is identified, as isobutyl acetate would fall under 2915.39 rather than 2915.33.
Top exporters and importers of HS 291533 (the code used for n-Butyl acetate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 291533 (the code used for n-Butyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 9.6% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 291533, not only n-Butyl acetate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $184M 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $88M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $48M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $488M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $57M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $51M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 Italy $47M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $593M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for n-Butyl acetate
Brazil classifies n-Butyl acetate under NCM 2915.33.00: HS 2915.33 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about n-Butyl acetate
What is the HS code for n-Butyl acetate?
The HS code for n-Butyl acetate is 291533 (Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; n-butyl acetate). The specific HS code for n-Butyl acetate is 2915.33.
How do I classify n-Butyl acetate for customs?
n-Butyl acetate is classified under HS code 291533 — Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; n-butyl acetate. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is n-butyl acetate classified differently if used as a solvent?
No, as long as it is a chemically defined compound, it remains under 2915.33. However, prepared solvent thinners containing n-butyl acetate are classified under heading 3814.
Which countries are the top exporters of n-Butyl acetate (HS 291533)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 291533 (the code used for n-Butyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($184M, 38% of world exports), Germany ($88M) and the United States ($48M). World exports came to about $488M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of n-Butyl acetate (HS 291533)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 291533 (the code used for n-Butyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data were India ($57M, 9.6% of world imports), Singapore ($51M) and Italy ($47M). World imports came to about $593M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for n-Butyl acetate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 291533 for n-Butyl acetate is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for n-Butyl acetate in Brazil?
In Brazil, n-Butyl acetate (HS 291533) is classified under NCM 2915.33.00.