Cumyl Acrylate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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