Acrylic Acid Methyl Ester Stabilized
Methyl acrylate with a MEHQ stabilizer is an ester of acrylic acid. The stabilizer is added for preservation or transport, which is permitted under Chapter 29 notes, and it remains classified under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a salt or ester of methacrylic acid instead.
Methacrylic acid esters are classified separately from acrylic acid esters.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the stabilizer is present only in quantities necessary for preservation or transport
• Provide documentation showing the stabilizer type and concentration
• Confirm that the stabilizer does not make the product suitable for a specific use
Related Products under Tariff item 2916.12.00
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is a branched-chain ester of acrylic acid. It is a chemically defined organic compound and is classified under this tariff item as an ester of acrylic acid.
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is an acrylic acid ester with a hydroxyl group. It is a chemically defined compound and falls under this tariff item as an ester of acrylic acid.
2-Hydroxypropyl Acrylate
2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate is an acrylic acid ester with a hydroxyl group. It is a chemically defined compound and is classified under this tariff item.
2-Phenoxyethyl Acrylate
2-Phenoxyethyl acrylate is an ester of acrylic acid featuring a phenoxyethyl group. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, and its acrylic ester functionality places it under this tariff item.
2-Phenylpropyl Acrylate
2-Phenylpropyl acrylate is an acrylic acid ester with a phenyl-substituted propyl group. It is a chemically defined organic compound, and its ester linkage to acrylic acid determines its classification here.
4-Phenylbutyl Acrylate
4-Phenylbutyl acrylate is an ester of acrylic acid with a phenylbutyl group. As a chemically defined compound, it falls under this tariff item for esters of acrylic acid.