Benzyl Acrylate from Canada
Benzyl acrylate (C6H5CH2OCOCH=CH2) is a commercially important aromatic ester of acrylic acid used in adhesives, coatings, and reactive diluents for UV-curing systems. Classified under HTS 2916.12.10.00 due to its aromatic benzyl group and unsaturated acrylic acid backbone. The double bond enables free-radical polymerization.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
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
Import Tips
• Include polymerization inhibitor specification (typically MEHQ or hydroquinone) as it affects stability declarations
• Aromatic acrylates are UN3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substances—ensure proper IMDG/ADR shipping papers