Stabilized Ethyl Acrylate 98% from Japan
Industrial-grade ethyl acrylate containing 20-50 ppm MEHQ stabilizer for polymerization inhibition during storage and transport. Classified under HTS 2916.12.50.10 per Chapter 29 note (f) as the stabilizer is necessary for preservation without rendering it suitable for specific use. Used in manufacturing superabsorbent polymers and latex paints.
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
• Submit stabilizer concentration analysis; levels >500 ppm may trigger Chapter 38 mixture classification
• Use UN-approved drums/ISO tanks with proper Inhibitor Certificate for CBP verification
• Avoid 'paint intermediate' descriptions; emphasize chemical intermediate use to maintain Chapter 29 status