4-Phenylbutyl Acrylate from China
4-Phenylbutyl acrylate provides hydrophobic aromatic character for water-resistant coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives. The extended alkyl chain with terminal phenyl qualifies as aromatic acrylic ester under HTS 2916.12.10.00. Low Tg enables soft, tacky polymers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Chain length affects classification threshold—verify C6H5-(CH2)4- vs longer chains potentially aliphatic
• High boiling point (315°C) requires bulk container stability data for ocean shipment
• Common misclassification as aliphatic ester; HPLC retention time confirms aromatic substitution