Potassium Methacrylate
Sodium methacrylate is the sodium salt of methacrylic acid (CH2=C(CH3)COONa), a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is explicitly covered by tariff item 2916.13.00, which includes methacrylic acid and its salts. This product is used in water-soluble polymers, superabsorbent polymers, and dispersants.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains other organic acid salts
Other unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid salts are classified in this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is pure sodium methacrylate, as impurities may shift classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to verify purity
• Check if the product requires an import permit under CEPA for industrial chemicals
Related Products under Tariff item 2916.13.00
Ammonium Methacrylate
Ammonium methacrylate is the ammonium salt of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound. As a salt of methacrylic acid, it falls squarely under tariff item 2916.13.00, which covers methacrylic acid and its salts. It is commonly used as a volatile powder in ion-exchange resins and temporary binders.
Calcium Methacrylate
Calcium methacrylate is the calcium salt of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is covered by tariff item 2916.13.00, which includes methacrylic acid and its salts. This product is used in dental materials and controlled-release fertilizers.
Glacial Methacrylic Acid
Glacial methacrylic acid is the pure, undiluted form of methacrylic acid (CH2=C(CH3)COOH), a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is the primary unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid covered by tariff item 2916.13.00. This product is a key raw material for polymer production, including PMMA.
Lithium Methacrylate
Lithium methacrylate is the lithium salt of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is covered by tariff item 2916.13.00, which includes methacrylic acid and its salts. This product is used in battery electrolytes and specialty polymers, requiring high purity for electrochemical applications.
Methacrylic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution
Methacrylic acid 50% aqueous solution is a solution of methacrylic acid in water, a separate chemically defined organic compound dissolved in water. Chapter 29 note 1(d) explicitly allows aqueous solutions of defined organic compounds, so this product falls under tariff item 2916.13.00. It is used for safer handling in polymer emulsion production.
Methacrylic Acid 70% in Water
Methacrylic acid 70% in water is an aqueous solution of methacrylic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound dissolved in water. Chapter 29 note 1(d) permits aqueous solutions of defined organic compounds, so this product falls under tariff item 2916.13.00. It is used for emulsion polymerization at higher concentrations than standard shipping grades.