Benzyl Acrylate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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