2915.31.00.00 - Ethyl acetate

This HTS category, 2915.31.00.00, specifically covers ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate is a colorless liquid ester with a characteristic sweet, fruity odor. It is widely used as a solvent in varnishes, lacquers, and inks due to its solvency properties and relatively fast evaporation rate. It also finds applications as an artificial flavoring agent and in the extraction of pharmaceuticals and essential oils.

Within the broader group of esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate is distinguished from its sibling categories by its specific alcohol component. For instance, 2915.32.00.00 covers vinyl acetate, which incorporates a vinyl group, and 2915.33.00.00 covers n-butyl acetate, which is formed with n-butanol. Unlike these, ethyl acetate is derived from ethanol and acetic acid.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification of ethyl acetate at this specific six-digit level is definitive, based on its precise chemical identity as the ethyl ester of acetic acid. Therefore, any product meeting the chemical definition of ethyl acetate, regardless of its specific purity or grade, would fall under this heading.