Cumyl Acrylate from Germany
Cumyl acrylate (1-methyl-1-phenylethyl acrylate) features sterically hindered alpha-methylbenzyl group for specialty impact modifiers. Aromatic substitution pattern clearly fits HTS 2916.12.10.00 as acrylic acid ester. Provides high Tg polymers with good clarity.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Bulky substituent affects distillation specs—include vacuum distillation range in COA
• Isomer specification critical; ortho/para mixtures may require separate classification consideration
• High reactivity requires <100 ppm inhibitor; declare exact MEHQ or BHT content