Methyl Methacrylate Monomer (MMA) from United States
Methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) is a colorless, volatile liquid used as the primary building block for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resins and cast acrylic sheets. As a pure ester of methacrylic acid, it falls under tariff item 2916.14.00, which covers esters of methacrylic acid in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2916. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the MMA is stabilized (e.g
• with hydroquinone) to prevent polymerization during transport; unstabilized material may be rejected at the border
• Declare the exact purity and any additives, as Chapter 29 allows only stabilizers necessary for preservation or safety
• Verify whether your shipment qualifies for a free trade agreement (e.g
• USMCA) to potentially reduce or eliminate duty