Cumyl Acrylate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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